Reality star's gran dies 22 years after he made up her death in 'biggest lie in TV history'

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Reality star's gran dies 22 years after he made up her death in 'biggest lie in TV history'
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One of the most infamous villains in reality TV history has revealed his grandmother has died 22 years after he lied about her death.

Jonny Fairplay has revealed his grandmother – who he made famous in 2003 – has died Jonny Fairplay announced Saturday that his grandmother has died…this time for real. Fairplay was responsible for one of the most infamous moments in reality TV history, a moment that would shape reality TV for decades to come. The reality star has shared that his grandmother, Ellen Jean Hauser, has died at 90 years old, over two decades after he lied about her death to avoid elimination on Survivor.

The stunt made such a cultural splash, he’s still one of the most famous Survivor contestants in history to this day. When viewers were informed that Fairplay’s grandmother was actually alive and well, outrage echoed throughout the world and the ruse became front page news, raising questions about the ethical line in reality shows.

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