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This is such a sad story...
QuoteWoman who jumped from NYC high-rise identified as Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst
Larry Celona,
The woman who leaped to her death from a Midtown high-rise Sunday was former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, law-enforcement sources told The Post.
Shortly before she jumped, Kryst posted on her Instagram page, "May this day bring you rest and peace."
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, sources said.
"In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie," the former beauty queen's family said in a statement Sunday.
"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.
"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," her family said. "But most importantly as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague — we know her impact will live on."
Kryst, who lived on the ninth floor of the building, was alone when she jumped and was last seen on a 29th-floor terrace, sources said.
Sources said Kryst left behind a note saying she wanted to leave everything to her mother, a former pageant competitor herself who was crowned Mrs. North Carolina in 2002. The note didn't include a motive for Kryst's actions, sources said.
"Not only beautiful but she was smart — she was a lawyer," a police source said of Kryst. "She has a life that anyone would be jealous of. ... It's so sad."
Kryst, a former Miss North Carolina, won top honors at the 2019 Miss USA pageant, wearing a sparkly winged outfit for the National Costume competition, a nod to Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
Kryst also worked as a reporter for ExtraTV.
"Our hearts are broken," the company said in a statement. "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."
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Ahh you just never know what's going on in someone's life. It breaks me heart, what a tragic story. I really feel bad for all of her family and friends.
What's even sadder is that she was addressing her mental health in the best ways and still couldn't overcome.
Mental health is no joke.
This is so tragic omg
What a great talent and beautiful woman
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Quote from: annie on January 30, 2022, 07:25:04 PM
Ahh you just never know what's going on in someone's life. It breaks me heart, what a tragic story. I really feel bad for all of her family and friends.
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Quote from: annie on January 30, 2022, 07:25:04 PM
Ahh you just never know what's going on in someone's life. It breaks me heart, what a tragic story. I really feel bad for all of her family and friends.
A Beauty Queen and a successful at 30??? She had the life most people dream of. What a tragedy 😢
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omg i remember that pic with GODya :stressed: its HER?
i know kwee is feeling it
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omg i remember that pic with GODya :stressed: its HER?
i know kwee is feeling it
Yea. She and Kenya genuinely loved each other and always showed love
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And to do it in the way she did it is so sad. That's truly someone that wanted to make sure she wouldn't be here any longer.
Omg!!!😭😭😭
This is devastating omg
My husband and I watch this pageants faithfully
she was so amazing
you never know what someone is dealing with
I'm a pageant fan so I've been following her journey and her career since 2019. This is devastating. Shocked. She is probably the most accomplished and smart Miss USA over the last decade. The sweetest woman.
And she was a part of the group of women that were the first 4 black women to be crowned Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss Universe and Miss America at the same time.
May she rest in peace. Still shocked.
Quote from: FRANCE on January 30, 2022, 08:26:41 PM
I'm a pageant fan so I've been following her journey and her career since 2019. This is devastating. Shocked. She is probably the most accomplished and smart Miss USA over the last decade. The sweetest woman.
And she was a part of the group of women that were the first 4 black women to be crowned Miss Universe, Miss Teen USA, Miss Universe and Miss America at the same time.
May she rest in peace. Still shocked.
I'm so shook
This is mind blowing
She had so much going for her at such a young age
just goes to show money and beauty aren't everything
if anything i think it's more dangerous for people who are in that position of "having it all" and still find themselves unhappy in some way.
cuz society tells us that if you have this formulaic tea of the "dream" everything should be amazing and should feel amazing.
even those who are looking from the outside in will have a tough time processing how someone who is beautiful and successful would want to end their life. it sucks cuz NO ONE should want to end their life regardless of how they look or what their bank account balance is.
but this is how we are programmed to think. even though i know better i can't help to have those thoughts as wlel when i see these stories. "Her? Why? She had it all!"
Wow she was beautiful
She did an interview about accomplishments and turning 30 (and how youth is often praised but getting older not)..I guess no matter how many awards you win you can still be very insecure.
https://www.allure.com/story/cheslie-kryst-miss-usa-on-turning-30 (https://www.allure.com/story/cheslie-kryst-miss-usa-on-turning-30)
I do think also during this pandemic where life almost paused and it can feel more empty, I used to be a workaholic before but I couldn't do it anymore..no energy (I myself have moments were I feel like I haven't achieved much, a good reminder that taking care of yourself/mental health is the most important thing) When it comes to COVID I feel like we have wasted so much time (it's bizarre how everything happened) but I also feel things will get back to normal somehow. Not everything has to be perfect.
I hope you guys are doing alright! 💛
This is so sad
Other outlets were saying she "fell"
not "leaped" when I originally read the story
so initially I didn't even think suicide
RIP Queen
Quote from: FRANCE on January 30, 2022, 08:26:41 PM
I'm a pageant fan so I've been following her journey and her career since 2019. This is devastating. Shocked. She is probably the most accomplished and smart Miss USA over the last decade. The sweetest woman.
And she was a part of the group of women that were the first 4 black women to be crowned Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss Universe and Miss America at the same time.
May she rest in peace. Still shocked.
omg
Quote from: Big Barbie on January 30, 2022, 08:04:55 PM
Quote from: Santa Catarina on January 30, 2022, 08:03:54 PM
Quote from: Big Barbie on January 30, 2022, 07:48:53 PM
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omg i remember that pic with GODya :stressed: its HER?
i know kwee is feeling it
Yea. She and Kenya genuinely loved each other and always showed love
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QuoteI'm devastated I just found out about My friend @chesliekryst passing I just don't know what to say what to feel this is crazy. We were always texting and talking and in constant contact laughing and sharing. Literally I just spoke to her last week.
She was a glorious human being and so sweet and caring I just can't deal with this. She made me so proud to call her my sister and the world proud. A true role model I looked up to HER! God please comfort her family the world has lost a truly special human being. I'm just so devastated 🖤
:'( :'( :'( :'(
Kenya.... :stressed: :stressed: