Survivor Vet Clay Jordan Dead at 66

Survivor alum Clay Jordan, who was the second-place finisher in Season 5’s Thailand-set edition, died Thursday. He was 66.

Jordan’s daughter, Shanda, confirmed the news in a Facebook post, writing, “Clay Brooks Jordan, my sweetheart of a Dad, went to heaven to meet Jesus and be reunited with his beautiful bride! Andy and I are so heartbroken, but we get comfort from knowing they are together and he is no longer in pain. We love you, Dad! You will forever be my HERO!”

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According to People, Jordan died following a brief illness.

“It was a crazy experience,” Jordan told the mag following his 39-day run on the show back in 2002. “Who’d ever think that someone like me would be running around on the beach in Thailand? I feel very blessed to have had the experience, and I’d do it all over again!”

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