Mom of late Miss USA Cheslie Kryst shares heartbreaking statement on daughter's death.
April Simpkins, the mother of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, released a heartbreaking statement on Wednesday about her daughter's tragic death."I have never known a pain as deep as this. I am forever changed," wrote Simpkins."Today, what our family and friends privately knew was the cause of death of my sweet baby girl, Cheslie, was officially confirmed. While it may be hard to believe, it’s true.
"While her life on this earth was short," she continued,"it was filled with many beautiful memories. We miss her laugh, her words of wisdom, her sense of humor and mostly her hugs. We miss all of it — we miss all of her."Simpkins then addressed her late daughter directly, writing,"Cheslie — to the world, you were a ball of sunshine wrapped in smiles. We talked, FaceTimed or texted one another all day, every day.
to TODAY in a statement on Jan. 30, writing, in part,"Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength.
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