“Survivor” contestant Ralph Kiser suffered a deadly coronary heart assault Wednesday morning, according to The Sun.
He was 56 years previous.
Kiser, a Virginia farmer, appeared on Season 22 of “Survivor: Redemption Island” in 2011. He was a member of the Zapatera tribe and completed eighth within the actuality competitors.
“The Survivor household extends our deepest condolences to the household of Ralph Kiser,” host Jeff Probst mentioned via the show’s Twitter account. “His large smile, his optimistic angle and naturally his infectious rooster crow made him one of the likable to ever play Survivor.”
Kiser longed to hitch the “Survivor” solid. The Virginia native routinely utilized to compete on the present in hopes to turn out to be “a hometown hero for the oldsters again dwelling,” according to his contestant profile.
Kiser, who described himself as “decided, strong-willed, and cussed,” grew to become a fan favourite for “Survivor” viewers.
“I’m a likable individual if you happen to get to know me, Kiser mentioned during an introductory interview in 2011. “I’ll make you giggle your a— off.”
Following his “dream” stint on “Survivor,” Kiser remained in Virginia the place he owned and operated the Clinch Mountain Small Animal Public sale.
