Reality TV fans are mourning the loss Mickey Leethe bold and unforgettable star of ‘Big Brother’ Season 27. Known for his lively personality and fearless acting, Lee’s passing caused an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow actors alike.
CORRECT: Wow! Dr. Umar Calls Out Nicki Minaj For Her Latest Political Comments (VIDEO)
Big Brother Star Mickey Lee Passes After Illness
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Friday, her family wrote, “With great sadness, Mickey Lee’s family announces his passing on Christmas morning.” His family also celebrated his impact, saying Lee “it captured the hearts of audiences across the country” during her time on ‘Big Brother’ and will be remembered for the joy and laughter she brought to fans and loved ones alike.
Earlier this month, Lee’s family and supporters launched a GoFundMe campaign after he suffered a series of cardiac arrests related to flu complications. The fundraiser noted that he was in the ICU, in critical but stable condition, surrounded by family and medical staff. It also highlighted the emotional and financial strain on his loved ones due to rising hospital costs and ongoing care, showing just how bad his health had already become. His passing prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and former castmates, many remembering him for his infectious personality and fearless game that made him stand out in the ‘Big Brother’ house.
Flood Media Fans Mourning Mickey Lee
Fans quickly flooded the Shade Room Instagram comments section to mourn Mickey Lee’s passing. Many shared prayers and condolences to his family, while others expressed how much they loved him on ‘Big Brother’ and remembered his brave, bubbly personality. Meanwhile, some commenters used the moment to encourage everyone to take care of themselves and their loved ones.
One Instagram user @shared, “This is very painful 😢”
This Instagram user @Speedrunnernyc said, “Take care of yourself! Especially young people“
Also, Instagram user @blackculturenews added, “Just to be clear, he was born with a hole in his heart, so the flu made this condition worse. RIP 🙏🏾”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @ms4thestars wrote, “I’m a BB fan, and this really breaks my heart ❤️! RIP Mickey🕊”
While Instagram user @manager_connector said, “This is sad! I just saw him at 2 events in the last two weeks. Sending prayers to his family. 🙏🏾”
Finally, Instagram user @itsmize commented, “Great and beautiful 🕊️🕊️🙏🏾🙏🏾💔💔💔”
Ashley Hollis Reached Before Mickey Lee
Mickey Lee’s passing sparked reactions from many of his co-stars, including co-star Ashley Hollis, who revealed that she tried to reconcile with Lee before his death. After the show ended, Lee shared that he felt like “traditional black woman” in the house, he later clarified that he meant that he was the most “stereotypical“A black woman, not to put down Hollis.” Hollis had responded to Lee’s comments by sharing videos of her parents, which some saw as funny, but now she says she reached out in the past few weeks to try to bury the hatchet, insisting that she cared about Mickey and didn’t want two Black women to face each other.
Hollis faced criticism for posting the text publicly, with critics saying she was trying to look better after Lee’s passing. He eventually deleted the post but explained to X that he only shared it after receiving his previous tribute to Mickey, highlighting the mix of grief, reconciliation, and public scrutiny surrounding the situation.
RELATED: Meet and Greet? How Karrueche Tran Made Her Sanders Family Like “Stepmom,” Shares With Shiloh (VIDEO)
What do you think Roomies?
