'Big Brother' star Amber Siyavus' legal troubles resurface after her death
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Key Points:
- Amber Siyavus, known for competing on Season 8 of "Big Brother" in 2007, faced multiple legal issues including guilty pleas in 2020 for attempting to resist an officer with a dangerous weapon and felony forgery related to Western Union money orders.
- She received suspended prison sentences and probation terms, along with orders for substance abuse and mental health evaluations, but was no longer under court supervision at the time of her death.
- Siyavus died at age 46 on a recent Friday, with the cause of death currently unknown; TMZ reported her passing on Monday.
- Following her reality TV appearance, Siyavus worked as a cocktail waitress in Las Vegas, and host Julie Chen-Moonves paid tribute to her, highlighting her honesty and heart.
- In 2018, Siyavus endured the tragic loss of her 18-year-old daughter, Lexi Tomcavage, who died by apparent suicide.
