Cheslie Kryst, a former Miss USA, died after jumping from a Manhattan building. Her age was given as 30 by her relatives on Sunday. Her death was confirmed by the New York Police Department.
“In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie,” CNN quoted the 2019 Miss USA family as saying. “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.”
Until her death, she was an attorney whose vision was to help in reforming the country’s judicial system. She had three degrees from two universities and had last shared a photo of herself on Instagram captioned, “May this day bring you rest and peace”.
Kryst was from North Carolina and worked at a law firm doing civil litigation. She was similarly dedicated to working for the release of convicts who had been wrongfully sentenced. She did all of this for free.
The 30-year-old graduated from Wake Forest University with a law degree and an MBA, and she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina. Kryst was admitted to practice law in two states in the United States. Kryst was a fashion blogger and did other volunteer work in addition to her legal career.
She also served as a correspondent for one of the United States’ major news websites, Extra TV.
“Our hearts are broken,” the media company’s statement, read. “Cheslie was 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.”
