{"id":1257659,"date":"2022-01-31T07:52:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T12:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1257659"},"modified":"2022-01-31T07:52:59","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T12:52:59","slug":"top-figures-weigh-in-on-tragic-suicide-of-2019-miss-usa-cheslie-kryst-check-in-on-your-friends-and-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-figures-weigh-in-on-tragic-suicide-of-2019-miss-usa-cheslie-kryst-check-in-on-your-friends-and-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Figures Weigh In On Tragic Suicide Of 2019 Miss USA Cheslie Kryst: \u2018Check In On Your Friends And Family\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">40<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftop-figures-weigh-in-on-tragic-suicide-of-2019-miss-usa-cheslie-kryst-check-in-on-your-friends-and-family%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1257659&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Numerous notable figures weighed in on Sunday over the news that Cheslie Kryst, the winner of the 2019 Miss USA pageant, died in what officials have ruled a suicide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNYPD responded to a 911 call at 7:13 AM to Cheslie\u2019s midtown apartment building on 42nd Street,\u201d TMZ&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2022\/01\/30\/miss-usa-2019-cheslie-kryst-jumped-nyc-high-rise\/\">reported<\/a>. \u201cOfficers and paramedics responded, but she was pronounced dead on the scene.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Associated Press later reported that police indicated that Kryst \u201cjumped\u201d from the apartment building.<\/p>\n<p>Notable responses included:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Madison Gesiotto Gilbert<\/strong>, former Miss Ohio USA: \u201cMy deepest condolences going out tonight to the family of Cheslie Kryst, who left this world far too soon. Over 50M Americans suffer with mental illness. They should not suffer alone or in silence. Rest In Peace, Cheslie.\u201d<strong>Miss Universe<\/strong>: \u201cWe are devastated to learn about the loss of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst. She was one of the brightest, warmest, and most kind people we have ever had the privilege of knowing. Our entire community mourns her loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family right now.\u201d<strong>The Miss America Org<\/strong>: \u201cWe are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019. Cheslie was an incredible example and a role model for so many. We send our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all those who knew her.\u201d<strong>Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC)<\/strong>: \u201cI am heartbroken to hear about the tragic death of former Miss North Carolina &amp; Miss USA Cheslie Kryst. I enjoyed meeting her in my office in 2019, where we discussed a number of issues affecting North Carolinians. Susan &amp; I are praying for her family during this difficult time.\u201d<strong>S.E. Cupp<\/strong>, CNN: \u201cWith a spate of tragic suicides \u2013 Cheslie Kryst, Regina King\u2019s son, Michael Madsen\u2019s son \u2013 I\u2019ve seen so many posts saying something to the effect of, \u2018I guess you never truly know what someone\u2019s going through.\u2019 Consider this your permission to ask.\u201d She added, \u201cCheck in on your friends and family. Normalize conversations about mental health. Destigmatize depression, anxiety, treatment, and help.\u201d<strong>Mark Robinson<\/strong>, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina: \u201cI am saddened to hear about the passing of North Carolina native and former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst. She was an incredible role model, and the positive impacts she made will endure. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time.\u201d<strong>Vi Lyles<\/strong>, Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina: \u201cMy deepest condolences to Cheslie Kryst\u2019s family. Before she was Miss USA, we had lunch. She was proud to be a working attorney in Charlotte. We also did a number of charity events. She did it with grace and a smile. We are so saddened to lose her.\u201d<strong>Bernice King<\/strong>, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.: \u201cSuch incredibly sad news about #CheslieKryst Depression creates deep despair &amp; an overwhelming illusion that there\u2019s no way forward in life Remember: looking good &amp; doing good things doesn\u2019t = feeling\/thinking \u201cgood\u201d Check on YOU, too National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie,\u201d Kryst\u2019s family <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/former-miss-usa-jumps-to-her-death-in-new-york-city\">said<\/a> in a statement. \u201cHer 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. But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague \u2014 we know her impact will live on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kryst was an attorney and correspondent for the entertainment news program \u201cExtra.\u201d The news program said that she was a \u201cvital part\u201d of their show and was \u201ca beloved part of our Extra family and touched the entire staff.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur deepest condolences to all her family and friends,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Daily News&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/new-york\/nyc-crime\/ny-former-miss-usa-cheslie-kryst-suicide-20220130-towaj7hx4netlhq5ijhs5fihpy-story.html\">reported<\/a>&nbsp;that Kryst jumped from the 29th floor of the building and reportedly left a suicide note.<\/p>\n<p>The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free hotline for individuals in crisis or distress or for those looking to help someone else. It is available 24\/7 at 1-800-273-8255.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">member<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Numerous notable figures weighed in on Sunday over the news that Cheslie Kryst, the winner of the 2019 Miss USA pageant, died in what officials have ruled a suicide. \u201cNYPD responded to a 911 call at 7:13 AM to Cheslie\u2019s midtown apartment building on 42nd Street,\u201d TMZ\u00a0reported. \u201cOfficers and paramedics responded, but she was pronounced &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1257659","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1257659","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1257659"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1257659\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1257659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1257659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1257659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}