Michael Buckner/Getty Jane Bright, who competed in season 21 ofSurvivor: Nicaragua,died at the age of 71 on Thursday, May 15 Her daughter, Ashley Hammett, announced the news in a Facebook post that revealed Jane was found dead in her North Carolina home Jane was best known for her quirky personality on the competition series, coming in sixth place and taking home the audience fan-favorite award Jane Bright has died. TheSurvivorstar's daughter, Ashley Hammett, announced that her mother died in her North Carolina home on Thursday, May 15, in aFacebookpost. She was 71 years old. "Today Jane Hammett Bright was found passed away within her home by a good friend and county sheriff," Ashley wrote. Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Jane competed among 20 people in season 21 ofSurvivor: Nicaraguain 2010 and was known for her quirky, outgoing personality. Although she ultimately came in sixth place, she later won the Sprint Fan Favorite audience prize. According toher profilefrom her time on the show, Jane was a dog trainer and the oldest of the castaways that season. Hours after learning of Jane's death,Survivor: Ghost Islandalum Donathan Hurley shared his reaction in a sweet message on X. "Lord, I sure did get my heart broken when I opened up Facebook after work!" hewrote. "One of my favoriteSurvivorfamily members, as I call them all, has passed away. I loved Jane so much!!! This lady was a firecracker! Always ready to have a good time and a good laugh! RIP Jane." Sandra Diaz-Twine, who has wonSurvivortwice, honored Jane as well in anInstagrampost. "Rest in heavenly peace. Jane from Survivor Nicaragua#survivor," the caption read. Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jane's loved ones and theSurvivorcommunity also mourned her death in the comments of Ashley's post, proving just how special she was. "I am so heartbroken to hear this," one user wrote. "She was truly one of a kind and an inspiration to many in the sport. Sending prayers to you and family and friends as you navigate this time. Her spirit and memories will live on." Another commented: "Ashley, I'm so shocked and sorry to hear this. She was the strongest and most determined person I've ever met." Others praised Jane for having "a heart bigger than the world," and being "such a force of nature." Jane's cause of death remains unknown. Read the original article onPeople
