Cheslie Kryst's mother has paid tribute to her late daughter at the Miss Universe 2023 competition. The former Miss USA lost her life at the age of 30 after ...
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At the coronation event, Miss Universe host and 2018 titleholder Catriona Gray described Cheslie as "a loving daughter, a wonderful friend, ...
I put the sash over her head and I interviewed her for her first-ever interview when she bagged the crown," Catriona narrated, saying the event "kickstarted our friendship and our sisterhood." But the truth is mental illness can impact every single one of us," Catriona said. "The loss of Ches' life took so many by surprise because she just never really showed that she was struggling. "I was there when she won the Miss USA crown. It made sense that Catriona was part of the Miss Universe tribute for Cheslie. Cheslie won the title of Miss USA in 2019.
Catriona Gray was seen bursting into tears during an emotional tribute to former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst at the 71st Miss Universe on January 14.
Talking about Cheslie during last Saturday's telecast, Catriona said: "I was her first roommate in New York and she had this very job as a correspondent on the 70th-anniversary show in Israel. She shared, "It's always been a dream to be in the hosting lineup of Miss Universe." Most importantly, we need to listen to them, to really listen to them, and support them."