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DANVILLE, Va. The long lasting reality TV show “Survivor” has had many memorable characters compete over the decades. One noteworthy competitor was Jonny Fairplay who famously concocted the lie that his grandmother had died in order to help his standing in the game. It was a move that has been remembered in the annals of “Survivor” history.
Now, he’s accused of stealing from his grandmother. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office issued two criminal complaints against Fairplay and his mother Patsy Hall, WSET reported.
According to authorities, Fairplay has been charged with grand larceny after some personal effects were taken from a residence in Virginia. Ironically, the man now charged with a felony was viewed as a villain during his appearance during season seven of “Survivor” in 2003.
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Published December 23, 2020
A former “Survivor” contestant has been charged in Virginia with grand larceny, authorities said.
Jonny Fairplay, who while competing on the show in 2003 became known for orchestrating a lie that his grandmother had died, was charged after a silver necklace and furniture were taken from a residence, the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said. Also charged was Fairplay s mother, Patsy Terry Hall, 68, the Danville Register & Bee reported Wednesday.
The sheriff’s office said Fairplay’s aunt filed the complaint, according to TV station WSET. Sheriff s office officials would not say who lived at the home, according to the Register & Bee.