The Amazing Race: Season 16 Alumni Dies at 85

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Tonight on The Amazing Race, 13 teams will race around the world for one million dollars. Sadly though, a former contestant has died.

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At the age of 71, Judy Kelly competed on the 16th season of The Amazing Race with her Granddaughter Shannon. The team didn’t last long as they were the second team eliminated from the race.

According to her obituary, Judy lived in Austin Texas and on September 5, 2023, she passed away unexpectedly and peacefully peacefully at the age of 85 in Minnesota where she was attending a Spanish language immersion camp.

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In 2010 when season 16 aired, Judy Kelly became the oldest contestant to ever play the game.

You can watch the season Premier of The Amazing Race tonight at 9:30/8:30c on CBS and streaming live and on-demand on Paramount Plus.

Prayers go out to her family especially her granddaughter Shannon.

Photo Credit: The Amazing Race on Facebook.