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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Brittany Miller

Miss Universe star needs constant care after suffering severe injuries at contest

  • Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry sustained severe injuries after falling off the Miss Universe stage in Thailand on 19 November during the preliminary rounds.
  • The Miss Universe organisation confirmed her injuries include an intracranial haemorrhage, loss of consciousness, a fracture, and facial lacerations, requiring 24-hour specialist supervision.
  • Initially, the Miss Universe Jamaica organisation stated her injuries were not life-threatening, but an update from her sister indicated she was 'not doing as well as we would have hoped'.
  • Henry was admitted to intensive care in Bangkok and remained in critical condition, with her sister and mother by her side.
  • She is scheduled to be relocated to Jamaica in the coming days with a full medical escort team to continue her treatment and recovery.

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