What to Know About the Death of Former ‘Survivor’ Crew Member Sean Foley
Sean Foley, Survivor editor, died at 52 in '23 The Survivor community was shaken in 2023 by the sudden death of longtime editor Sean Foley , a behind-the-scenes powerhouse whose work shaped the CBS juggernaut. Here's everything we know. Who Was Sean Foley? Age at Death : 52 Role : Emmy-nominated editor for Survivor (primarily post-Season 19), The Amazing Race , and other reality hits. Achievements : Multiple Emmy nominations for Outstanding Picture Editing (Reality/Competition), including Survivor: Edge of Extinction (S38) and Survivor: Winners at War (S40). Tenure : Over 200 episodes, mastering the art of confessionals , montages, and tribal drama. Foley was described by colleagues as a "quiet genius" with an unparalleled eye for emotional pacing. Cause of Death Foley passed away on July 23, 2023, in Los Angeles. No official cause was released by his family, who requested privacy. Reports suggest it was unexpected, possibly health-related, but details remain private out of respect. Tributes from Survivor Season 45 (2023) : Episode 5 …
