Amber Portwood’s sister, Candace, died in 1996 due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) when she was an infant.
Amber Portwood, known for her appearances on the reality TV show “Teen Mom,” experienced a tragic loss in her family when she was just a child. Her younger sister, Candace, passed away unexpectedly. The cause of death was determined to be Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), which is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. The loss of her sister had a profound impact on Amber and her family. Amber has occasionally spoken about this personal tragedy in public and how it has affected her life. The grief and emotional turmoil following Candace’s death have been part of Amber’s journey, which she has shared with her audience through her time on television.