Cheslie Kryst, the former Miss USA 2019 has committed suicide at the age of 30.
According to the authorities, it will not be known if Chesley Crust’s death was the result of a suicide or an accident until the post-mortem examination is completed. The collision location has been cordoned off by police.
The former Miss USA said on Instagram a few hours before her death, “This day brought you rest and tranquilly.”
The 30-year-old was a lawyer who had previously worked as a journalist for the entertainment show Extra. She won the Miss USA pageant in 2019 in order to use the platform to advocate for social and criminal justice change.
When Kryst was crowned, it represented more than just a personal triumph: it meant that for the first time, three Black women were the reigning Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America.
In a statement Sunday, the nationally syndicated program Extra described 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.
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