Late Miss USA Cheslie Kryst Feared Aging In Heartbreaking Essay On Turning 30: 'Running Out Of Time To Matter'

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[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] In the wake of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst’s shocking death, an essay she penned last year is resurfacing for its harrowing reflections on aging.

As Perezcious readers know, the Miss USA 2019 winner reportedly died by suicide on Sunday. Authorities told The Post that she jumped from her 60-story Orion apartment building on 350 W.

42nd street around 7:15 a.m. She was found dead on the street. The 30-year-old left behind a note instructing her stuff to be given to her mother, but she did not include a motive for her actions.

Earlier in the day, she shared her last social media post to Instagram, writing in the caption: So, so sad… Related: Late 16 And Pregnant Star Jordan Cashmyer Lost Her Battle With Addiction, According To Family Almost one year ago in March 2021, Cheslie published a heartfelt essay via Allure, in which she reflected on “turning 30,” sharing: She then went on to discuss the scrutiny she faced after being crowned Miss USA, adding: The beauty queen was particularly frustrated with society’s unwillingness to appreciate aging, especially after the staggering amount of tragedies the globe faced amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying: This wasn’t Kryst’s first time facing an uphill battle, she mused: After cultivating an impressive resume — including earning a law degree and MBA at the same time while going to Wake Forest University and attending the University of South Carolina as an undergrad where she was also a track athlete — Cheslie learned that the need to be the best can have consequences.