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Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Christi Carras

Cheslie Kryst remembered by Miss USA and ‘Extra’: ‘She lit up every room she entered’

Heartfelt tributes from family, friends, fans and colleagues of Cheslie Kryst have poured in after the trailblazing Miss USA pageant winner died Sunday at age 30.

Kryst garnered international fame when she was crowned Miss USA in 2019 and made history as one of three Black females to claim the coveted titles of Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe in the same year. Kryst was also known for her work as a New York correspondent for the entertainment news program “Extra.”

Citing police sources, the Associated Press reported that Kryst died by apparent suicide in New York City.

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