Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019, dead at 30: Celebrities react to the star’s tragic passing

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Cheslie Kryst is being mourned by many whose lives she touched. The 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for "EXTRA" died at age 30.

Police said Kryst jumped from a Manhattan apartment building and was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday morning. Kryst’s family confirmed the star’s tragic death in a statement. "In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie," the statement read. "Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength." "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 family shared. "But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague – we know her impact will live on." Miss USA Cheslie Kryst smiles while onstage at the 2019 Miss Universe Pageant at Tyler Perry Studios on Dec.

8, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Many celebs took to social media to express their sadness. "You were always so kind and full of light," Olivia Culpo wrote on Kryst’s final Instagram post. "The ultimate role model with so much to offer the world."  The 29-year-old, who was crowned Miss USA 2012, called the loss "unimaginable" in a separate Instagram Story. "Rest peacefully sister," wrote Olivia Jordan, who was crowned Miss USA 2015. "The world will miss you and the light you shone so bright." "I wish we had more time," wrote Loni Love with a broken heart emoji. "This is how I will remember #CheslieKryst..