Cassandra Waldon

 was a houseguest on Big Brother 1 (US).

Cassandra passed away on September 25, 2019, becoming the first female United States contestant to pass away, and second overall following Kent Blackwelder.

Biography
Retrieved from webcenter.bigbrother2000.aol.com Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on October 17, 1962, Cassandra has a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and works as a communications officer for the United Nations in New York. A former newspaper reporter, Cassandra has worked with refugees in the developing countries of Africa to ensure that they got proper healthcare.

Cassandra can be stirred (perhaps even shaken) by a good James Bond flick, enjoys the intellectual challenges of director Spike Jonze's offbeat "Being John Malkovich", and was charmed by Roberto Benigni's bittersweet "Life Is Beautiful".

On her nightstand you'll find the latest in good books. Her favorites are all recent or current bestsellers, including Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" (Oprah's book club selection for June 2000), Zadie Smith's critically acclaimed new novel, "White Teeth and Swell: A Girl's Guide to the Good Life", the clever lifestyle handbook assembled by fashion designer Cynthia Rowley and her longtime pal, style editor Ilene Rosenzweig.

Cassandra knows her way around a good menu, and opts for such first-rate New York eateries as Rosa Mexicano, Maya and Brooklyn's Caribbean Cafe.

Post Big Brother

 * Cassandra passed away on September 25, 2019 after sustaining head injuries due to a car crash.

Trivia

 * She is the first houseguest from Maryland.
 * Cassandra is the first female United States houseguest to pass away.