Amazing Race contestant Donald Anthony St. Claire, one of the oldest in the show’s history to have competed, has died at 87
- Donald Anthony St. Claire, who participated in the Amazing Race, died at the age of 87
- Her son confirmed the news to TMZ, revealing the star collapsed and died at her California home
- The family believe Donald suffered from a heart problem despite getting a clean bill of health in a recent checkup
- Donald appeared on the beloved competition show when its sixth season aired in 2004
- He was 69 at the time of filming, making him one of the oldest to compete
- Donald teamed up with his wife Mary Jean despite being eliminated in Germany and finishing in eighth place
Amazing Race contestant Donald Anthony St. Claire, one of the oldest in the show’s history to have competed, has died at the age of 87.
The reality star collapsed and died at his home in Angels Camp, Calif., after suffering from what the family believe was a heart condition, his son Greg told TMZ.
The publication revealed that he recently underwent a medical examination and that everything went well, so his death came as a shock.
Tragic: Donald Anthony St. Claire, who participated in the Amazing Race, died at the age of 87 (pictured with his wife Mary Jean St. Claire on the show)
He passed away at the end of August, although news of his passing was only recently reported.
Donald appeared on the beloved racing show when its sixth season aired in 2004.
He teamed up with his wife Mary Jean despite being eliminated in Germany and finishing in eighth place.
Death at home: The reality TV star collapsed and died at his home in Angels Camp, Calif., after suffering from what the family believe was a heart condition, his son Greg told TMZ
Race: Donald appeared on the beloved racing show when its sixth season aired in 2004
‘Grandparents’: The couple were known as the ‘Grandparents’ team during this season of the show. St. Claire was 69 at the time of filming
The pair were known as the “Grandparents” team during this season of the show. St. Claire was 69 at the time of filming.
Donald worked as a physician in Northern California for 40 years. He practiced internal medicine and worked with Stanford University.
He is survived by Mary and her children Donald St. Claire, Jr., Gregory St. Claire, Jeffrey St. Claire and Valeri Andres.
Doctor: Donald worked as a doctor in Northern California for 40 years. He practiced internal medicine and worked with Stanford University
Large family: He is survived by Mary and her children Donald St. Claire, Jr., Gregory St. Claire, Jeffrey St. Claire, Valeri Andres, stepchildren Michael Henningsen and Christa Flores as well as 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren
He also had two stepchildren Michael Henningsen and Christa Flores as well as 16 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Don and Mary continued to travel the world privately over the next few years, and he also won the International Winemaker of the Year award.
The Amazing Race is currently in its 34th season with new episodes releasing every Wednesday.
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