View gallery Image Credit: CBS Mickey Lee, best known for her appearance in season 27 of Big Brother, died on Christmas Day 2025, according to her family. She was 35. Fans of the CBS reality TV series were shocked by the news and wondered what caused Lee's death at such a young age. Lee's family announced her death in a post shared to her Instagram account on December 26, 2025. It read, in part, "Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her appearance on Big Brother, where her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members alike.