Cheslie Kryst and her book with a mental health message

This week (January 30) marks two years since the death of Miss USA 2019, Cheslie Kryst.

After celebrating this second anniversary mother by Cheslie Kryst She fulfilled her deceased daughter’s last wish in 2022 at the age of 30, she announced, along with Miss Universe, on Instagram.

Cheslie Kryst lHe struggled with depression and requested that the book in which he tells his story be published after his death.

“By the time you read this” she was released, just as she wanted, on Tuesday, January 30, “People” repeats.

“It’s been two years since we lost Cheslie Kryst. “Strong, beautiful and intelligent, Cheslie has brought so much to our world as an advocate for justice system reform, an Emmy-nominated television correspondent and a beloved member of the Miss Universe family,” the Miss Universe statement read.

“We are proud to share with you that her mother, April Simpkins, has honored Cheslie’s dying wish to have her book published,” they added.

Proceeds from sales will be used to support the Cheslie C. Kryst Foundation, established in 2023 by April Simpkins to “provide funds and grants to nonprofit organizations that support the mental health and well-being of youth and adolescents.” to the organization’s website.

the facts

Cheslie Kryst, who was crowned Miss USA 2019 and was among the 10 finalists of Miss Universe, already at the age of 20 she started to have signs of depression.

The lawyer took her own life at the age of 30 by jumping from the 29th floor of a skyscraper in New York on the morning of January 30, 2022, the city’s chief medical examiner told CNN.

According to his mother, April Simkins, she texted him knowing she would be busy and he wouldn’t be able to intervene to save her.