MANHATTAN – Former Miss USA and entertainment correspondent for “Extra” Cheslie Kryst reportedly jumped to her death from a New York City high-rise Sunday.
She was 30-years-old.
According to the New York Post, 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.”
Before her death, Kryst posted an image on Instagram with the caption, “May this day bring you rest and peace ❤️.”
Kryst also left behind a note, the NY Daily News reported.
Kryst’s family issued a statement to the Post confirming the tragedy, “In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie. 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,” the statement continued. “But most importantly as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague — we know her impact will live on.”
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