She was later diagnosed with terminal esophageal and ovarian cancer in 2020.
In aninterview this past November with EW, Burquest spoke of taking on her latest battle.
In her Instagram post announcing the news, daughter Kennedy spoke emotionally and eloquently to her mother.
Sunday Burquest of ‘Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X’.Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images
To my unbelievably beautiful mama,Thank you.
Thank you for fighting as hard as you did for as long as you did.
Thank you for raising me to love Jesus, and show that love to others.
That’s something you did so well.
But I know you’re watching over me.
Although it hurts me so bad to watch you go, I’m so happy you are happy again.
I’m happy you get to be with Jesus, and see your dad.
I’m happy you aren’t in pain anymore.
I’m happy I got to have these past few months with you.
I loved taking care of you.
You’ll always be my favorite patient.
I love you to heaven and back a million times.
I know one day we will meet again.
Until then, I’ll spend every minute missing you, and trying to make you proud.
She radiated kindness and understanding.
My condolences go out to her family and friends."
“We were miserable, freezing, and soaking wet.
Even at that, I never regretted going on the show.
My 7 days in the hospital and 2 surgeries never made me regret it for a second….
