Miss USA 2019 dies after jumping from a skyscraper
Cheslie Kryst, who was Miss United States 2019, was found dead at 7 in the morning this Sunday, after jumping from a window in the luxurious residential complex, located in Manhattan, New York.
The beauty queen, lawyer, athlete and television presenter, was 30 years old and had won the Miss United States pageant in May 2019, and that same year she represented her country in Miss Universe.
It was learned through the New York Post that Cheslie lived on the ninth floor of the Orion building on 42nd Street, a skyscraper located in downtown Manhattan; where he decided to end his life.
According to the investigations, it was learned that the last time she was seen was on the terrace of the 29th floor. Police officials indicated that Kryst jumped from the building on Sunday morning, and her relatives confirmed her death in a statement.
The statement issued the following:
"It is with devastation and great sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie," the statement read."It was her great light that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength. She loved, laughed and shone. Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as a lawyer who fought for social justice, as Miss USA and host of EXTRA. But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague. Her impact will live on."
Before committing suicide, the Beauty Queen left a letter in which she gave all her properties to her mother, but in the letter she did not express the reasons for her decision.
An unusual beauty queen
Kryst, in addition to being known as Miss, also stood out as an athlete and a lawyer. An interesting fact in her reign is that when she was crowned Miss USA, so were two other companions with the same Afro-descendant roots: Miss Teen USA and Miss America.
The entertainment program "EXTRA", where he eventually worked, also issued a statement expressing the pain of Cheslie's unexpected departure.
Likewise, the University of Carolina, where Kryst stood out as a student and athlete, cataloged her as an exemplary woman with "many talents". By the way, he also got an MBA (Master in Business in Administration) from Wake Forest University.
Your last message
A day before the unfortunate incident, Cheslie posted on her Instagram account @Chesliekryst, the following message: "may this day bring you rest and peace", accompanied by a photograph in which she looked professional and profound.
Your position on mental illness
Cheslie, years ago, spoke in several interviews about the importance of taking care of mental and physical health. He assured that one of his keys to being in well-being was to get away from technology once a day and just rest.
She also stated that when she is not in communication with counselors, she takes time to relax at the end of the day. "I disconnect, I turn off the phone, I don't answer messages. I just sit and watch my favorite movies." Express.
In 2020 it was the last time he talked about this type of topic, and he did it for "The Hillltop". He said that he does three things daily to take care of his personal area.
The first key that she shared was that she set an alarm to get up every day at the same time (6:45 am), she was strict about the use of the computer and the telephone, since after 6:00 pm she did not respond absolutely nothing, and lastly, she had a regular exercise routine, which kept her healthy in mind and body.
Despite the above, this Sunday, January 30, Cheslie Corrine Kryst, born on April 28, 1991, decided to end her life.