“Survivor: Nicaragua” contestant Daniel Lembo has died. He was 75. In response to his on-line obituary, the truth TV star died on Sept. 3 in his Manhattan dwelling. No explanation for dying has been confirmed. Lembo’s household and mates remembered him throughout a funeral service held on Sept. 7.
In response to his household, Lembo was a “a charismatic, larger-than-life, outgoing bon vivant.”
“He beloved nothing greater than spending time along with his kids and mates – new and outdated,” reads his household’s tribute. “On weekends he loved softball in Bridgehampton with mates. Daniel might be remembered as a buddy to all and a father to 2.”
Lembo’s two sons, Matthew and Michael, honoured their father with private messages of remembrance.
“Thanks for being my Dad. You have been a cheerful particular person. You have been my finest buddy. I’ll miss you. Love you, Dad. Matt,” Matthew wrote.
“Dad, Regardless of the state of affairs, you have been all the time there for me. You have been my first cellphone name. You have been my journey buddy… each weekend, we might take our journeys. From snowboarding in Vermont, taking a look at houses within the Hamptons, a sunny weekend in Miami, or a Yankees’ playoff sport, we have been all the time collectively. I’ll miss you. I like you. Michael,” added Michael.
Lembo put his charismatic character on show throughout his run on “Survivor: Nicaragua”. The actual property agent was 63 when he competed on the present throughout its twenty first season.
Though he didn’t carry out properly through the challenges, he nonetheless made it to the ultimate 5, earlier than being voted off the island.
Following his exit, Lembo informed Folks why he determined to compete.
“I didn’t play ‘Survivor’ for cash,” he informed the publication. “I needed the journey. I’m the kind of man who sees a problem and thinks, ‘I might try this.’ So I needed to be a part of this loopy sport — and I did fairly properly, I’d say! I made it actually far.”
Lembo is survived by his two sons, their spouses, 5 grandchildren and his former spouse, Barbara.
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