Former Big Brother star Amber Siyavus was found dead at her Las Vegas home on October 9. Police found white powder and drug paraphernalia near her body. Officers also discovered prescription pills and Narcan sprays at the scene. Authorities have not yet confirmed the official cause of her sudden death.
Former Big Brother star Amber Siyavus was found dead at her Las Vegas home on October 9, with white powder and suspected drug paraphernalia nearby.
Reality star Amber Siyavus, who competed on Season 8 of the show in 2007, was pronounced dead at her Las Vegas home. Police are yet to reveal the official cause of death. Siyavus was reportedly found dead with a mysterious white powder and suspected drug paraphernalia near her body, according to a police report obtained by TMZ. The reality television personality, who rose to fame after appearing on the eighth season of the American reality show in 2007, was discovered unresponsive inside a bedroom at a Las Vegas residence on October 9.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department report cited by TMZ, officers arrived at the home after receiving information that Amber had been found unresponsive. The circumstances surrounding her death have raised questions, with investigators documenting several items found near her body.
White Powder, Foil With Burnt Residue Found Near Body
According to the police report, Amber was found holding what appeared to be a white snorting straw and a lighter. When officers moved her body, they allegedly discovered a piece of aluminium foil with burnt residue and a small plastic bag containing white powder underneath her. Investigators also reportedly found numerous prescription pills inside Amber's luggage. Four Narcan sprays, medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, were also discovered at the residence. However, authorities have not confirmed whether the substances found at the scene were connected to her death. Her official cause and manner of death remain undisclosed.
Aunt Reveals Amber's Final Hours
Amber's aunt reportedly told investigators that the former reality star had returned to Las Vegas from Michigan on October 4 to visit her mother. According to the account cited in the report, Amber had been in Michigan while trying to arrange for her son to move to Las Vegas. Her aunt said she first noticed Amber lying sideways in bed at around 7 am on October 9. She reportedly did not suspect anything was wrong at the time and returned to sleep. However, when she checked on Amber again at approximately 11 am, she found her in the same position and realised she was unresponsive. She subsequently called the police. Dispatchers were reportedly informed that Amber was not breathing and felt cold to the touch. She was pronounced dead at 1:40 pm.
Reality Star Had A History Of Drug Use The police report also reportedly documented Amber's history of substance use. Her aunt told investigators that Amber had previously attended rehabilitation for heroin use and unidentified pills. At the same time, her aunt said she was unaware of Amber having any suicidal thoughts. Amber Siyavus Rose To Fame On Big Brother
Amber appeared on Season 8 of Big Brother in 2007
, becoming known for her emotional moments inside the house. Her frequent displays of emotion earned her the nickname "Whamber" among viewers. She eventually finished the competition in seventh place, leaving a lasting impression on fans of the reality series.