Jackie Siegel, the reality TV star famously known from The Queen of Versailles, is facing an unbearable double tragedy. In a gut-wrenching Instagram post, the 57-year-old revealed her younger sister, Rebecca Lea Wise, passed away on June 13, just three days after the sudden death of her husband, David Siegel. The heartbreaking back-to-back losses have left fans, friends, and family reeling.
“Our family is shattered,” Jackie wrote alongside a carousel of family photos. “First, my beloved David, now my sweet sister… I don’t know how to process this pain.” David Siegel, the 89-year-old timeshare mogul and Jackie’s husband of over 20 years, died unexpectedly on June 10. While no cause of death was disclosed, the Siegel family had been open about David’s decade-long health struggles.
But the pain deepened when Rebecca, described by Jackie as her “best friend and confidante,” died suddenly days later. Sources close to the family say Rebecca had been battling undisclosed health issues. Still, her passing, coming amid funeral preparations for David, has added a cruel twist to the family’s grief.
The Siegels rose to fame in the 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles, chronicling their rags-to-riches story and their ambitious (yet never completed) plan to build America’s largest mansion. The couple’s lavish lifestyle and enduring bond made them fan favorites, with Jackie often sharing glimpses of their life with their eight children on social media.
Fans flooded the comments with support, with one writing, “This is too much for one family to bear. Sending all our love.” Others pointed to the eerie timing, calling it “unthinkable” and “a nightmare.”
Jackie’s sister Rebecca, a mother of two, was a frequent presence in the Siegel family’s life. Friends say she moved to Florida years ago to be closer to Jackie and helped manage aspects of the family’s philanthropic work. “She was the quiet strength behind Jackie,” a source shared. “This loss is beyond words.”
As the Siegel family navigates dual funerals and unimaginable grief, insiders say Jackie is leaning on her children and faith. A memorial for David is set for next week, though plans for Rebecca’s service remain unclear.
For now, Jackie’s followers continue rallying around her, sharing memories of David and Rebecca under her posts. “Hold your loved ones close,” she wrote in a recent update. “Life can change in a heartbeat.”
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.