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The competitor allegedly experienced chest pains before going into cardiac arrest.
A spokesperson for TBSconfirmed the deathin a statement to CNN.
The shows production company also released a statement Friday.
As CNN and TMZ note, potentialWipeoutcontestants must undergo a medical exam prior to taking part in the show.
Production on the series was paused Thursday and Friday, and will reportedly resume following a preplanned Thanksgiving hiatus.
