Miss USA Winner, Black Woman, Passes Away... "She Inspired People Worldwide" Mourned

Cheslie Kryst (30), who won the 2019 Miss USA pageant, was found dead on the morning of that day in a 60-story apartment in Manhattan, New York. [Image source=Getty Images]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Sumi] A Black woman who won the 2019 Miss USA pageant was found dead from an apparent suicide by jumping.

According to the New York Post on the 30th (local time), Cheslie Christ (30) was found dead in a 60-story apartment in Manhattan, New York, that morning.

Cheslie lived on the 9th floor of the building, and the last place she was seen was reportedly the terrace on the 29th floor.

Shortly before her death, she posted a photo of herself with her eyes closed on Instagram, along with the phrase, "May today bring you rest and peace."

According to foreign media, Cheslie left a note saying she wanted to "leave everything to my mother," but the motive for her apparent suicide has not been disclosed.

The police said they believe Christ likely took her own life but did not release specific details.

The family issued a statement saying, "In despair and great sorrow, we share the obituary of Cheslie, who was deeply loved."

They also mourned, saying, "The light, beauty, and strength Cheslie showed inspired people around the world."

Cheslie won the 2019 Miss USA pageant. It was the first time in about 30 years since 1990 that a Black woman wore the crown in this competition.

At the time, she was known as a North Carolina lawyer who had provided free legal services to inmates, drawing attention.

Additionally, Cheslie’s victory as Miss USA marked the first time that the winners of the three major U.S. beauty pageants?'2019 Miss Teen USA,' '2019 Miss America,' and '2019 Miss USA'?were all Black women, a historic milestone that also received recognition.

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