Cheslie Kryst’s Mom Says She Privately Faced ‘High-Functioning Depression’

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Cheslie Kryst‘s mom is opening up following the sad passing of her daughter.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentThe death of Cheslie Kryst has spurred an outpouring of emotions around the world, as well as sparked a conversation about mental health awareness.Now, Kryst’s mother is publicly sharing that her daughter privately battled depression — an inner struggle that she did not disclose with even her family and friends.“I have never known a pain as deep as this. I am forever changed,” Kryst’s mother, April Simpkins, said in a statement.“Today, what our family and friends privately knew was the cause of death of my sweet baby girl, Cheslie, was officially confirmed,” Simpkins’ statement continued. “While it may be hard to believe, it’s true.

Gone but not forgotten. Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst’s mother, April Simpkins, spoke out shortly after her daughter’s cause of death was confirmed.

Cheslie Kryst's mother is paying tribute to her «baby girl.»The late former Miss USA and TV correspondent's mom, April Simpkins, spoke out after Kryst's cause of death was officially confirmed. Kryst died on Sunday, at the age of 30, with her death ruled a suicide by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.«I have never known a pain as deep as this. I am forever changed.

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Chelsie Kryst’s death was officially ruled a suicide on Feb. 1, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to People. Cheslie died at the age of 30 on Jan. 30, and her autopsy was completed two days later. The Medical Examiner also confirmed that Cheslie had “multiple blunt impact injuries” after her death, according to CNN. Police had previously confirmed that Cheslie was pronounced dead at the scene after falling from a “higher elevation” of a 60-story building in Manhattan.

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest have expressed their sadness at the tragic death of Miss USA pageant and TV host, Cheslie Kryst. The LIVE! stars took to their show's Instagram Stories after the Extra correspondent died from a suspected suicide on 31 January. MORE: Regina King devastated following death of her only child Cheslie was pronounced dead after falling from her apartment building in Manhattan, New York. She was just 30 years old. WATCH: Stars gone too soonKelly and Ryan shared a photo alongside the late star and captioned it:"So sad to hear of Cheslie Kryst's passing.

Cheslie Kryst died at 30 years old from suicide and her father Rodney Kryst, 62,  is speaking out for the first time. He wants people to know that she didn’t do drugs or alcohol but rather it was likely depression that lead her to take her own life. “She was pure, she didn’t take any kind of drugs or prescription medication,” Cheslie’s father told New York Post on Tuesday, Feb. 1. “She never had any kind of substance abuse problem.”

Glen Powell is remembering Cheslie Kryst.

Rachel Lindsay, 36, couldn’t hold back tears when asked about her friend and fellow Extra correspondent, Cheslie Kryst, who died at the age of 30 by an apparent suicide on Jan. 30, during today’s episode of the news show. The television personality admitted she’s been questioning if she did “enough” for the Miss USA 2019 winner ever since she heard the tragic news and “can’t believe she’s gone.”

Cheslie Kryst is being mourned by many whose lives she touched. The 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for "EXTRA" died at age 30. Police said Kryst jumped from a Manhattan apartment building and was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday morning.

Ginger Zee took to Instagram at the start of the week to pay a heartbreaking tribute upon learning of a shocking and tragic loss.MORE: Ginger Zee makes rare revelation as she opens up about special family memberThe Good Morning America star shared some heartfelt words for Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst, who passed away suddenly at the age of 30.She shared a picture of herself alongside Cheslie when she held her title and penned a tribute that supported more research around mental health.WATCH: Ginger Zee's fans fear for her safety after worrying videoGinger wrote: "Celebrating the life of @chesliekryst. She died by suicide, which is a side effect of mental illness or pain (definition: @iunderstand_loveheals). "My heart and prayers are with her family, friends and with Cheslie.

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Cheslie Kryst was an attorney and TV correspondent named Miss USA in 2019.Kryst began competing in pageants as a teen, and she won Miss North Carolina in 2019. At the time, she was working as an attorney at Poyner Spruill LLP, having graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law. She did pro bono work for people who were unjustly incarcerated, including for minor drug crimes.

A heartbreaking loss. Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst was found dead in New York City on Sunday, January 30. She was 30 years old.