Overview
- Sol Mýa entered Love Island USA as one of three bombshells during the June 8 slumber‑party episode and immediately drew attention from fellow Islanders.
- She told the show that her father, Edward Dean, died unexpectedly in 2023 while she was living with him, a loss she says remains a long healing process.
- In November 2023 Sol launched a GoFundMe seeking $8,000 for her father’s memorial and raised $2,205, according to reporting that cites the fundraiser and her on‑screen statements.
- Sol has said the bereavement caused stress‑related hair loss, which contributed to her short haircut and features in how she presents herself on camera.
- Producers have folded these disclosures into her season arc at the same time Peacock introduced viewer voting for pairings, a change that could affect how her story and relationships play out on the show.