Survivor: The Amazon contestant Roger Sexton passed away on October 26 at the age of 76 due to Lewy Body Dementia, according to his family. Let’s see how did Roger Sexton die and Roger Sexton cause of death in detail.
How did Roger Sexton die?
Roger Sexton, whose stint on “Survivor” 20 years ago came to an end when his teammates notoriously turned on him, has passed away at age 76.
His family, who reported that Sexton passed away in October 26, confirmed his passing.
Roger Sexton Cause of death
The news of Sexton’s passing was confirmed by his family, who stated in an obituary that he passed away on October 26 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law “after a gallant and courageous struggle with Lewy Body Dementia.”
“Surrounded by his loving family and the caring assistance of Walla Walla Hospice, Roger was finally able to find peace.”
Mayo Clinic Statement
According to the Mayo Clinic, Sexton had a type of dementia that is the second most frequent among progressive dementias, after Alzheimer’s disease.
NHS statement
According to the NHS, common symptoms of Lewy body dementia, one of the most prevalent forms of the disease, include hallucinations, issues with comprehension, thinking, and memory, confusion or sleepiness, slow movement, disturbed sleep, and fainting spells.
Medico topics have been trying to reach out to the family and relatives for comment on the incident. So far no responses have been received. We will update the page once enough information is available. More information on Roger Sexton cause of death will be added soon.
Who was Roger Sexton?
Roger Sexton, a Survivor contestant, died at the age of 76 following a protracted battle with dementia.
He was born on September 26, 1946, in Oakland, California, and joined the Marines not long after graduating from high school.
The retired Marine was a California native and Vietnam War veteran. After finishing his service, he married his wife, attended college, and then pursued a lucrative career in construction estimation.
After the Vietnam War
After serving in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967, he returned to the Bay Area, completed his education, and subsequently rose the ranks with general contractor Tutor Perini Construction to become an executive.
The ex-marine participated in the sixth season of the wildly famous reality series, which was recorded in Brazil near the Amazon River, in 2002.
Cating in Survivor Program
According to Entertainment Weekly, Sexton, 56, joined the cast of “Survivor: The Amazon” for Season 6 in 2003, which was very impressive considering his fellow cast members were much younger.
But the native Californian was keen to show that he could compete with anyone.
When he appeared on the CBS show in 2002, he was the team leader.
10th Place
Roger endured 21 days on the popular Survivor show and placed tenth overall out of 16 competitors.
After he had prohibited women from helping to build the team’s shelter, he was ultimately elected to go by his other competitors.
7th Elimination
In Survivor Season 6, where the contestants were divided into two teams of just men and just women, Sexton made an appearance. He rose to prominence in his Tambaqui tribe but finally fell out with the younger males and females of the merging tribe.
Sexton was the first person eliminated during the merge because the ladies successfully prepared to blindside him after realizing he would probably never vote for a woman to win the game. He was the seventh season elimination.
Interview with CBS
In a pre-game interview with CBS, he asserted, “I’m very physically capable.” Quite frankly, I think I can outperform these young macho guys, Sexton said. “I’m very intense, very competitive, and at the same time I’m a very emotional guy.”
Sexton’s family remembers
Sexton’s family recalled him as a “wonderful provider” for his family who “cherished his role” as a father to his girls. He pursued a profession in construction management and estimation.
His “confidence, discipline, and determination to succeed were all vital components to Roger’s character.” according to the death announcement.
Sexton’s Interests
Sexton enjoyed playing cards, going to the movies, adventure racing, mountain biking, and camping. He described himself as passionate, assured, and sentimental. His two daughters, Amy (a 25-year-old fourth-grade teacher) and Heather, are his greatest sources of pride (who died in 1992 at the age of 16).
He belonged to the Sierra Club, USA Adventure Racing, National Offroad Biking Association, and International Mountain Bike Association. Sexton had a wish that he wanted to see if he can ultimately prevail by challenging himself against people of all ages and genders.
“Survivor” deaths
Hundreds of castaways have participated in “Survivor” since its launch in 2000. The reality TV program from CBS has seen many injuries, but no one has ever passed away while being filmed. Sadly, several ex-players have died since they left the island.
We pause to remember everyone we’ve lost over the years in the “Survivor” dead photo gallery up top, most notably Roger Sexton, Clay Jordan, Ralph Kiser, and Sunday Burquest. In our hearts, their lights will always be alight.
Tributes to Roger Sexton
Sexton’s Friends and Fans have already been posting their condolences for the late actor on social media, although it has been almost 20 years since Sexton last appeared on television.
Just found out that Roger Sexton passed away after a battle with dementia. Though I hardly agreed on any of his views, he was a unique character and an essential part of one of my favorite #Survivor seasons. Rest In Peace, tonight’s long distance dedication is for you pic.twitter.com/hjfQlg8XfK
— Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) November 10, 2022
Elo Small tweeted,
“I, too, didn’t share all of his beliefs, but he was my favorite cast member that season bc of his sweetness and great attitude and heart. RIP Roger.”
Jason Walsh tweeted,
“RIP Roger..a great camp provider🌴”
SurvivorQuotesX tweeted,
“We are very saddened to hear the news about the passing of Roger Sexton from Survivor: Amazon. May he rest in eternal peace.”
Ben Waterworth tweeted,
“Sad to hear that Roger Sexton has passed away. Always remember his great interview I did with him back in the #SurvivorOz days and the “fun” it caused with the cast afterwards. Vale to a memorable #Survivor player”
We wish him eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to his loved ones, family, friends, and admirers. May he rest in peace.
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