The beauty queen and lawyer was pronounced dead at the scene after falling from the ninth floor of her apartment building in what is believed to be a suicide.
According to various sources the NYPD received a 911 call from Kryst's apartment building. While her death is still being investigated, authorities believe she died by suicide. She lived on the ninth floor of the 60-floor high-rise, and according to TMZ was last seen on a terrace on the 29th floor. It's believed she jumped to her death.
Just hours before she died, Chelsie posted this photo of herself on Instagram with a caption that read, "May this day bring you rest and peace."
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30-year-old Kryst, who won Miss USA 2019 as Miss North Carolina, was also an attorney and worked as a correspondent for Extra.
Her family released a statement that reads, "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. Chelsie 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. But most importantly as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor, and colleague — we know her impact will live on."
After Mzansi's Zozibini Tunzi met Kryst in New York ahead of the Miss Universe pageant, she took to Instagram writing of her fellow contestant and roommate, "It was such an honor meeting @chesliekryst. Such a phenomenal woman! Can't wait to spend more time with her and other @missuniverse sisters at Miss Universe. Give her a follow to keep up with her journey."
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May you RIP Chelsie Kryst.
