As Survivor‘s 20th season approaches, one of the series’ stars, Jennifer Lyon, who placed fourth in the Palau season, lost her battle with stage-three breast Read the full post.
Jan 20
2010
05:41 PM ET
Jeff Probst remembers 'Survivor: Palau' contestant Jennifer Lyon
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It’s a shame the article is so poorly written. It really takes away from the touching content. I have alway respected Jeff. He is one of the best TV hosts out there, and now, it seems he is even human. Cancer is never easy to deal with, but stories like this give many terminally ill people hope of a loving goodbye.
Even before you said it, Jeff, I never thought of Jenn as ‘giving up’. I don’t think you don’t live with breast cancer for 5 years without fighting a good fight. Her part in this fight on Earth is over now, and now she’ll go on and be an angel to someone else having to fight the fight. RIP Jenn.
First of all, an anniversary does not have to mean “a year”.. an anniversary is just a celebration of when something happened… Like a “1-month” anniversary. It was a celebration of the 20 seasons–an anniversary! Lighten up, people!
Jeff, this article was beautiful. What an honor it must be to have known her!
Wow, such touching words Jeff – Jenn definately touched many hearts, mine included… Yes, I’m merely a genuine fan of the show, but very grounded and spiritual when it comes to loving and caring for people – God Bless you Jenn, you will hold a special place in the hearts of many people forever and always and God Bless your family at this very sad time… thoughts & prayers… xoxo
Bonita Leah Almond
Toronto, ON
Canada
RIP JENN! I liked her in Palau. Life can be so bizarre and unfair.
My heart goes out to Jenn’s family through this time of grief and sorrow. I, too, am in remission from cancer. But I also realize that the possibility of my cancer coming back and taking my life is a real one. What I can say is, thank you, Jeff. Sometimes we need to do what is best for the needs of the person who is terminal, even if it doesn’t seem right to us. I, for one, didn’t like hearing “stay positive” when I was fighting for my life. Jeff learned alot from Jenn, and that wisdom is priceless.
beautifully written, no words of mine can really give it justice. thank you jeff.
I had a dear friend with brain cancer who battled hard and had such horrible side effects getting through the chemo and radiation. After it didn’t work, and surgery was also unsuccessful, he and his wife made the decision to enjoy the life he had left rather than be hospitalized and sick (going through another round of chemo and radiation). It was so hard to accept at the time, but they celebrated the next year – travelling, spending alot of time at an orphanage in Mexico, and a friends’ ranch in Montana. They spent wonderful days with their children and he told them everything he felt they should know. They spoke openly of dying. My only complaint was that they were away alot and they kind of isolated as a family, but it was what he wanted to do and we all honored it. By the end I did realize he truly lived that last year like he knew it was the last year of his life. It was such a meaningful year, and when he left, he was so ready and at peace as were his family. The last time I saw him he spoke very calmly about death and I felt such comfort in the fact that he wasn’t afraid. I admired the strength of conviction and the fact that he DID fight the good fight, in his own way, by fighting for quality of life over quantity.
Reading of Jenn’s choices reminds me of the wonderful friend I lost but also of the similar spirit they share. I am a bit jealous reading of Jeff’s closeness to Jenn in those last months, but I appreciate his sharing of the lessons he has learned. Thanks Jeff and Rest in Peace, Jenn.
go with god jenn, jeff as many times as i have sat back and said man what a guy, i see the real heart you have sir, thank you so much for sharing.
Beautifully written, a true tribute to a real survivor. And for the record, NO WHERE in the article itself does it mention anniversary. Don’t believe me? Hit ctrl F and type in anniversary, the only one’s you’ll see is the ones in the comments section. But whatever, people will bitch and complain about anything. You will never be forgotten Jenn, you can rest now. No more pain, only peace.
As someone who is in Stage 4 ovarian cancer this story touches me so much. God blesss her and her family. Thank you Jeff for sharing.
my mother passed away easter sunday 10 pm 2009. she had ovarian canccer. through out the 18 months of treatment before her death she taught my family and myself how to love and let go in a good way. she new what she wanted and said evverthing that needed to be said and to the people it needed to be said too. god bless you jeff, god bless you jen may “fly up to heaven on the wings of angels, past the clouds and stars passt where no sees” =sissy’s song alan jackson, rest in peace angel
Shannon bless you, I hope you will be able to have those you love surround you in the coming weeks, months, and years, so that you never feel alone and you have the chance to pass your bright light on to them. I pray for healing, even though I don’t know you. If healing does not come, I pray for your peace of mind and that you will go with God.
God bless you, Shannon. I wish you grace, peace and dignity on your journey, may you always be surrounded and uplifted by the great love of those closest to you. Know that you are in my prayers. I will light a candle for you at Mass tomorrow.
God bless you,Shannon.
Jeff, you just made me tear up again. Ive been sad all day for Jenn, and I still cannot believe it. Coby made me cry, and now Jeff. RIP Jenn <33
Jeff, this is just beautiful. Thank you
Rest in peace Jenn, God Bless
What is wrong with you people? This young beautiful woman just died after suffering and enduring a terrible illness and the only thing some of you can focus on was some loser who has no time concept about the story!?! It clearly states “season”, not anything about being on the air for 20 years. There’s really sick delussional people here if that is the only thing about this story that sparks any emotion out of you. Thanks Jeff for sharing what you did and Jennifer, you are in a much better place now where you feel no pain or sickness. God Bless you and your family…