Waukesha Native And 'Survivor' Star Dies At 40

WAUKESHA, WI—Waukesha native and former contestant Angie Jakusz on the CBS show "Survivor: Palau", died January 8, according to an online obituary. According to a Go Fund Me page, Jakusz was battling a rare form of cancer.

She was born in Waukesha and attended Mukwonago High School. Jakusz then spent time in San Francisco and New York before moving permanently to New Orleans.

Cassandra Anne Jakusz, also known as "No Fun Angie" was an "incredibly passionate person with an extraordinary lust for life. Whether she was sewing, painting, drawing, doing nail art or makeup, costuming, reading, snorkeling, scuba diving, traveling or just raising hell, she did it lovingly and with laser precision," the obituary said.

Jakusz was a founding member of the New Orleans Noise Coalition and had been a contestant on season 10 of "Survivor" in 2005. Jakusz was voted off on her 12th day and returned to New Orleans.

"Angie is an amazing, creative, fearless and all around bad ass woman. She's a painter, designer, seamstress and baker. She'll make you a custom corset, costume or cake," the Go Fund Me page said.

Her obituary said she is survived by her husband of nine years, Steven Calandra, her parents, Linda and Wayne Jakusz; her brother, a niece, and a nephew.

A graveside service was held on Wednesday.

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