Kryst also worked as a correspondent for entertainment news program “Extra.” “Our hearts are broken,” the company said in a statement. “Cheslie was not just a vital part of our show. She was a beloved part of our Extra family and touched the entire staff. Our deepest condolences to all her family and friends.” Added her family’s statement: “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 — we know her impact will live on.” The year Kryst won her Miss USA crown, she was among an unprecedented slate of five major pageant winners who all were women of color.
