2019 Miss USA Cheslie Kryst commits suicide from Manhattan building
Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA pageant winner, has died at the age of 30. According to police, Kryst jumped from the 29th floor of a Manhattan apartment building and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Krysts’s win was so significant because for the first time, three Black women won the Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America titles.
“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,” said her family in a statement confirming her death.
“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,” her family said.
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Kryst, a woman of many talents, was a former Division 1 athlete, a journalist for the national entertainment news program “Extra”, a North Carolina attorney, the 2019 Miss USA, and a Miss Universe competitor in 2019.
“Extra” released a statement describing Kryst as “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.”
Police reports state that Kryst’s body was found approximately at 7 a.m. on Sunday in midtown Manhattan in New York.
