Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, dies at 30

[NurseJackie]

https://wjla.com/news/entertainment/cheslie-kryst-former-miss-usa-dies-at-30

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NEW YORK (AP) — Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for the entertainment news program “Extra,” has died at age 30.

Police said Kryst jumped from a Manhattan apartment building and was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday morning. Her family confirmed her death in a statement.

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“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 former Division I athlete and North Carolina attorney, won the Miss USA pageant in May of 2019 and competed in the Miss Universe pageant that year. When Kryst was crowned, it marked more than a personal triumph: It meant that for the first time, three Black women were the reigning Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America.

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[Sanity Claws]

1. Poor woman

She had beauty, brains, and many other gifts. Yet she was profoundly unhappy. Poor woman.

[BlackSkimmer]

2. And an attorney as well.

Such a sad story.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

3. That is very very sad ... sounds like a wonderful person ...

Rest in Power, Cheslie

[hlthe2b]

4. Hard not to wonder what led to this, but I can only hope she is at peace (and her family can find

some solace in that).

No one can really know what "demons" others are plagued with. Watch out for each other, please!

[Hoyt]

5. Just never know what people are going through. RIP