Big Brother’s Whamber Dead at 46

Big Brother’s 'Whamber' dead at 46; cause pending, daughter’s 2018 death adds weight

By Reel to Reel12 Oct 20261 min read

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Amber Siyavus, who competed on Season 8 of Big Brother in 2007, has died at the age of 46. The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner in Nevada confirmed her passing on October 9, in a Las Vegas residence. The cause and manner of death remain pending, according to official records.

Siyavus was known on the show for her emotional candor and frequent tearful moments, which earned her the nickname ‘Whamber’ — a blend of her name and the word ‘whimper.’ She formed close bonds with fellow housemates Jameka Cameron and Dustin Erikstrup during her time in the house. Evicted eighth, she finished in seventh place, making it to the jury phase.

Dick “Evel Dick” Donato won the season, with his daughter Daniele Donato finishing second. Her daughter Lexi Tomcavage, 18, died in January 2018 in Ohio in what was later investigated as an apparent suicide, TMZ first reported that detail, and it now resurfaces alongside her mother’s passing. Longtime Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves paid tribute on Instagram Reels Monday, sharing a clip from Siyavus’ post-eviction interview: ‘Rest in Peace Amber.

Hard to believe but I know you are back in our eternal home with our Creator. Thank you for your heart and honesty. We will remember you with love.’ No statement has been issued by family or friends. The news emerged Friday, but only gained public visibility on Monday.

The tragedy of two losses within one family adds a deeper layer to the story. What comes next? The final autopsy report. And whether the full truth behind her death will ever be known.