![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/survivor-star-dies-and-is-finally-able-to-find-peace-after-dementia-battle/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_SDC_MDG_-CHP_45774JPG.jpg&description=Star of the sixth series of Survivor, Roger Sexton, has died at the age of 76 after a battle with Lewy body dementiaRoger's family say he was 'finally able to find peace'Roger Sexton has died at the age of 76, his family has confirmed in a statement. The former marine starred in the sixth series of reality TV show Survivor, which was filmed near the Amazon in Brazil in 2002. Roger's loved ones released a statement saying he died at his daughter's home on October 26 after a battle with Lewy body dementia. The post read: "Surrounded by his loving family and the caring assistance of Walla Walla Hospice, Roger was finally able to find peace." Lewy body dementia is one of the most common types of the disease and the NHS says common symptoms include hallucinations, problems with understanding, thinking, and memory, confusion or sleepiness, slow movement, disturbed sleep, and fainting spells. Roger Sexton lasted 21 days on the show ( CBS) Roger finished 10th out of 16 contestants on the hit Survivor show, lasting 21 days. He was eventually voted to leave by his fellow contestants after he had forbid women from helping to build the team's shelter. According to his obituary, Roger was born in Oakland, California, and served as a marine in Vietnam for one year. His daughter died in 1992 aged just 16. She had suffered viral pneumonia. Roger Sexton took part in Survivor in 2002 ( CBS) Following the news of his death, tributes poured in from fans of the show. One user wrote: "Just found out that Roger Sexton passed away after a battle with dementia. "Though I hardly agreed on any of his views, he was a unique character and an essential part of one of my favourite #Survivor seasons. Rest In Peace." Another penned: "We are very saddened to hear the news about the passing of Roger Sexton from Survivor: Amazon. May he rest in eternal peace." Roger is survived by his wife Diane, his daughter Amy, and his grandchildren Drew and Hadley. You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by na){kind=link}
Star of the sixth series of Survivor, Roger Sexton, has died at the age of 76 after a battle with Lewy body dementia
Roger Sexton has died at the age of 76, his family has confirmed in a statement.
The former marine starred in the sixth series of reality TV show Survivor, which was filmed near the Amazon in Brazil in 2002.
Roger’s loved ones released a statement saying he died at his daughter’s home on October 26 after a battle with Lewy body dementia.
The post read: “Surrounded by his loving family and the caring assistance of Walla Walla Hospice, Roger was finally able to find peace.”