Sonja Christopher, First Contestant Voted Off 'Survivor' Season One, Passes Away at 87

Published: 27 April 2024 at 16:43

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Sonja Christopher, the ukelele-playing contestant from the first season of Survivor: Borneo, has passed away at the age of 87. Her death was announced by Liz Wilcox, a current contestant on the show. Sonja's former co-star Joel Klug shared a tribute, highlighting her kindness and humor. Sonja was born in Olympia, Wash, settled in Walnut Creek, Calif, and had battled cancer before competing on Survivor. The cause of her death has not been disclosed.

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