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Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst has died at age 30. The former beauty pageant, also known for working as a correspondent for the entertainment news show Extra, was pronounced dead after jumping from her Manhattan apartment building on Sunday, January 30, 2022.
According to the police report, Kryst’s body was found around 7 a.m. in front of a high-rise on West 42nd Street in midtown Manhattan.
“In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie. Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength,” her family shared in a statement. “She cared, she loved, she laughed, and she shined. Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney fighting for social justice, as Miss USA, and as a host on Extra. But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor, and colleague – we know her impact will live on. As we reflect on our loss, the family asks for privacy at this time.”
Hours before jumping into her death, Kryst wrote a cryptic message on her Instagram account. “May this day bring you rest and peace,” she wrote alongside a picture of herself looking away from the camera.
The entertainment news magazine, Extra also shared a statement revealing how the news saddened the show’s staff. “Our hearts are broken. Cheslie was not just a vital part of our show, she was a beloved part of our Extra family and touched the entire staff. Our deepest condolences to all her family and friends,” they said.
The University of South Carolina described their former student and athlete as “a woman of many talents.” At the same time, the Miss Universe organization said, “We are devastated to learn about the loss of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst. She was one of the brightest, warmest, and most kind people we have ever had the privilege of knowing. Our entire community mourns her loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family right now.”
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