Cheslie Kryst, a former Miss USA has died at the age of 30 after she fell from a high-rise Manhattan building.
The beauty queen, who lived on the 9th floor of the building reportedly passed away by suicide after being last seen on a 29th-floor terrace. The tragic incident was confirmed by the New York City Police Department.
“The 2019 pageant winner and 30-year-old lawyer jumped from her luxury 60-story Orion building at 350 W. 42nd St. around 7:15 a.m. and was found dead in the street below,” the New York Post reported.
Kryst’s family released a statement on Sunday, calling her an embodiment of love and service while asking for privacy.
“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. She cared, she loved, she laughed and she shined,” the family’s statement read in part.
It added: “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.”
Hours before her passing away, Cheslie Kryst posted a picture of herself along with the caption, “May this day bring you rest and peace.”
