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Jennifer LyonAmerican TV star
Date of Birth: 27.02.1972
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Jennifer Lyon
Jennifer Lyon was an American television personality and one of the contestants on the popular American reality show "Survivor: Palau." She achieved fourth place overall in the show, becoming the first deceased contestant in the history of the show.
Early Life and Education
Jennifer was born in Nevada and grew up in Washington and Oregon. She had a passion for sports, particularly football, and excelled in long hikes in rugged terrain. She also had a talent for photography. At the age of 18, Jennifer participated in an exchange program where she learned Spanish. After completing high school, she spent a year in Spain and two years in London, working as a nanny to support herself.
Jennifer initially attended Portland State University, where she studied for a year before transferring to Western Oregon State College. However, she eventually moved to Oregon State University, where she completed her bachelor's degree in dietetics and nutrition.
Battle with Cancer and Activism
In 2005, Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer, which had already reached stage three. Soon after, she started a blog to share her experiences with the disease and her treatment. She actively collaborated with various anti-cancer charitable organizations, such as Alisa Unger's "Me and My Two Friends Foundation."
In 2006, Jennifer served as the grand marshal for the 11th annual "Walk for the Cause" parade, organized by a charitable foundation dedicated to early cancer detection and treatment. In December 2009, she organized a fundraising event to coincide with the Christmas holidays and donated the proceeds to the Susan Love Cancer Research Foundation.
Legacy
In January 2010, Jennifer Lyon relocated to Hood River, Oregon. Unfortunately, on January 19, 2010, she passed away. The cancer, which had gone into remission, had become active again and metastasized throughout her body. Jennifer became the first deceased contestant from the "Survivor" series. A special episode of the show dedicated to her memory aired on February 4, 2010.
