Robin Nomik Matte, better known by reality show lovers as “Big Sis,” passed away in May. The memorial was kept private and personal among her friends and family. Most fans didn’t know anything had even happened — until the season opener for Auction Hunters ran a brief memorial segment.
Update: Robin’s sister Lucinda asked us to clarify that Robin’s death was not drug related or suicide. Robin passed away from cancer. Click here to read the interview.
Naturally, this sudden news has left plenty of fans reeling, and the Internet is rife with speculation about the details of the 37-year-old’s death. Rumors are already circulating online, but is there any truth to any of them? Does anyone know what really happened to Big Sis?
Ton Jones and Allen Haff shared details of her memorial and obituary on their Facebook pages back in May, but no details were shared either in the post or the comments by either actor. Robin’s own social media accounts are pretty barren, so there’s little to dig up there.
There is one important clue, though: Big Sis bowed out of the show in the episode airing March 29 of Auction Hunters: Pawn Shop Edition. The official reason given with Robin’s two-week notice was that she had a family obligation forcing her to move to Milwaukee, training a replacement Elle in her stead.
While this explanation could have been totally accurate, it’s also possible that it was a cover for medical problems Robin could have been experiencing, allowing her to leave the show quietly before the illness spread.
On the other hand, many suspect that the lack of details online is indicative of suicide, drug use or a related “shameful” death. That’s often the case when an obituary is maddeningly vague, like Robin’s (http://schramka-milwaukee.tributes.com/dignitymemorial/obituary/Robin-Nomik-Matte-101374468).
Ultimately, the entire situation is a mystery. Outside of her time on Auction Hunters as the shop manager for Ton and Allen’s pawn shop, Robin seems to have lived a very private life. Somewhat inexplicably, she’s not even listed on the show’s IMDB page, although Laura Soares (aka, Elle) is.
Taking all of that into account, though, short of hearing directly from the horse’s mouth — a family member or at least a co-star — speculating about the cause of Robin Matte’s death won’t get you very far. It’s better to focus on what we do know: She was a beloved part of the Auction Hunters show, and she’ll be missed by friends, family and fans. Click the following link for more information on how Big Sis died.
So, what did you think of Robin and how will you remember her? Leave your interesting and creative response in the comments section below.
Big Sis was a very interesting and sometimes funny part of auction hunters program and will be missed by all who watch the show.
Why are they keeping the cause of death so quiet? Makes me think it was suicide or drug related.
One comment on the funeral home website indicated it was cancer.
Robin passed away after a very long battle with cancer. It amazes me that she never let it get to her and you never saw it in her as she was always so full of energy and life! somewhere up there Robin is giving celebratory dance lessons!
Yeah me & my wife really enjoyed watching her & all the stuff ton/Allen talked her in doing she was starting to get no her rare items & junk she will be missed dearly rip big sis
“Big Sis” was a cool girl! She had excellent work ethics and appeared to have great drive. Such a shame she left this earth at such a young age.
Ton ate her.
Lol
Big Sis was a Cool Lady an she made her part of the show interesting always…Having just lost my own Brother-in-law to Cancer i can relate to how her friends and family feel! Cancer takes to many good people far to young…RIP Big Sis you are Missed
We are so shocked to hear our Big Sis has passed. She was a great woman and will be sadly missed. RIP Robin
she will be missed along life’s path
I watched today the Auction Hunters episode and I saw what is happened…
R.I.P Big Sis :'(
Steve from Hungary
Is she…? Omg…. i so shocked to hear Bid Sis has passed.. RIP Big Sis
Узнал только сегодня. Вечная память. Максимум лет через сто увидимся:) Жди нас там, а пока – ты в наших сердцах!
Ho visto oggi la memoria… Mi spaice moltissimo!!!
Non mi sarei mai aspettato!!!
RIP big sis
We just watched episode tonight and found out,thank Auction Hunters we’re all shocked to find out a year later and sure as heck gona miss seeing your smile Big sis, RIP now blessings to the whanau
Nha mihi
From Aotearoa/ NZ
Great girl behing the desk.. sorry about the news,loved her in the show xx
RIP big sis, your smile and laughter will be missed.
Sorry to hear of Big Sis, she will be so dearly missed. R.I.P. Mally and Sandra UK.
big sis was a colourfull character and well loved rip big sis
Absolutely gutted. Cincerly condolences to the family, she be deeply missed.
RIP GREAT LADY XXX
Recurring character Robin “Big Sis” Matte, died May 12, 2014, at the age of 37 from stage 4 ovarian cancer that moved to her lungs. She was a 12 year survivor. A memorial appeared at the end of the first episode of the 5th season.
My husband and I are shocked. We shared many fits of laughter with her on the tv. This has saddened us deeply. Our hearts and prayers are with her friends and family. RIP
so sad to lose Big Sis. Will surely be missed. RIP from Scotland
just watched Auction hunter… only to find out Big Sis has gone…you will be missed and always remembered RIP “Big SIS”
RIP Big Sis always a pleasure to watch you will b missed
Even if it was Drug related or suicide it doesn’t change the fact that a really funny,lovable person that we all got to know on screen has sadly passed. Cancer has taken so many people young and old from their families and friends way before there time. My condolences go to her family and friends. May you RIP BIG SIS..RONNIE KENNEDY IRELAND.
R.i.P. BIG SIS GREAT DANCE PRIVACY IS A MARK OF RESPECT X X X
We love(d) you in Holland.
You was funny ! Farewell.
I was saddened to hear about big sis passing she was a great big bundle of joy always brought a smile to me her happy dance will be missed rip big sis
Big Irish fan of auction hunters ,best memory of big sis is when she was getting more business for the 2lads on the sidewalk outside the shop and the cop came along saying it was illegal .Rip big Sis
wtf ? i’m watching auction hunters/haff ton right now and they got a hipstser selling a fake comic. big sis was funny. i love the sexy latino.
I and my father enjoy to watch Action Hunters and when I saw in the end of first episode of 5th season that she died in young age I was shocked because she was so cool and energy character. Cancer is very murderous illness. “Big Sis” always will be missed in Action Hunters RIP
Sorry to hear to such bad news big sis RIP
Też to ogladałem niewiedziałem że zmarła . Szkoda tak młodej babki .
RIP Big Sis!! We loved you
Big sis had a great personality, She was allways smiling.
RIP Big sis 🌹🌹🌹
R I P Big Sis,you were very well loved and very funny lady I will dearly miss you.The energy and drive you had was fantastic you would not think you had passed with all that energy.To a great lady we all loved you in the U.K.
rest in peace big siss / sadley missed by all her fans on auction hunters
December 2017 and just found out Big Sis had passed away.
RIP Big Sis, I thought you were brilliant in Auction Hunters!
RIP Big Sis did not know you had passed until now was a huge fanof the show may you be up in heaven dancing around
It is surprised me by her sudden death information. Only a short note showed on program. Nice lady in the program, miss her, a message from Taiwan.
I hope that Allen and Ton was at the memorial. Anything else would be disrespectful.