Remembering Sonja Christopher: Survivor Season 1 Contestant's Legacy

Sonja Christopher, a contestant on Season 1 of 'Survivor', has passed away at the age of 87.

Liz Wilcox, a current contestant on Season 46, announced Christopher's death on social media.

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Christopher was the first person to be voted off 'Survivor' Season 1.

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The cause of Sonja Christopher's death has not been disclosed.

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Wilcox described Christopher as a legend with a love for 'Survivor'.

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She encouraged donations to charities instead of sending flowers in Christopher's memory.

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Christopher met Wilcox during Christmas before her passing.

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Sonja Christopher participated in 'Survivor: Borneo' in 2000.

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She was eliminated from the show due to several mistakes in the first week.

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Tributes poured in for Christopher from fans and fellow contestants.

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