New York — Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for the leisure information program "Further" has died at age 30.
Police stated Kryst jumped from a Manhattan condo constructing and was pronounced lifeless on the scene Sunday morning. Her household confirmed her dying in a press release. "In devastation and nice sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie. Her nice mild was one which impressed others world wide together with her magnificence and power," her household stated.
"Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether or not by way of her work as an legal professional combating for social justice, as Miss USA and as a bunch on EXTRA. However most significantly, as a daughter, sister, pal, mentor and colleague – we all know her influence will dwell on," her household stated.
Kryst, a former Division I athlete and North Carolina legal professional, gained the Miss USA pageant in Could, 2019 and competed within the Miss Universe pageant that yr.
When Kryst was topped, it marked greater than a private triumph: It meant that for the primary time, three Black ladies have been the reigning Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America.
In a press release Sunday, the nationally syndicated program "Further" described Kryst as "not only a important a part of our present, she was a beloved a part of our Further household and touched the whole employees. Our deepest condolences to all her household and associates."
Kryst offered commentary eventually month's Miss Universe pageant, which known as her "one of many brightest, warmest, and most type folks we now have ever had the privilege of realizing. Our total group mourns her loss."
College of South Carolina praised the previous student-athlete, calling her "a lady of many abilities." Kryst additionally held an MBA from Wake Forest College.
In response to police, Kryst's physique was discovered at roughly 7 a.m. Sunday in entrance of the Orion constructing, a high-rise on West forty second Road in midtown Manhattan.
CBS New York notes that "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King wrote on Instagram, "This hurts… and I am unable to cease interested by the beautiful Cheslie Kryst. She was strolling sunshine to me. I knew her… cared about her… and am deeply saddened. Tips on how to clarify the unexplainable?"
Former New York Giants large receiver Victor Cruz known as Kryst the "kindest, most stunning soul you might come throughout."
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