First ‘Survivor’ Contestant Kicked Off the Island Dies at 87

Sonja Christopher, the first person to ever get booted off the island in Survivor’s first season, had died at 87.

Liz Wilcox, who stars in the current season 46 of Survivor, posted the news on X. She shared a picture of them talking over FaceTime at Christmas.

“Today, the legend herself Sonja Christopher of Season One passed away. I had the pleasure of meeting her on Christmas. She had so much spunk + love for Survivor and what the show brought to her life. I hope you’re singing + playing your heart out somewhere beautiful, Sonja.”

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