Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst's death sparked important conversations about mental health. Her mother April Simpkins is carrying on her legacy in a new memoir.

Her dedication to seeing it through paid off because Kryst will be recognized as a published author on April 23, 2024, when her book, By the Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie’s Smile ...

Simpkins has also helped launch the Cheslie C. Kryst Foundation, which will benefit from the book’s proceeds and support mental health programs for youth and young adults.

Cheslie Kryst's new book explores the highs and lows of her life. Her mom, April Simpkins, has finished the original manuscript since Kryst died in 2022.

RICHMOND, Va. -- May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the mother of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst is drawing attention to the struggle of high-functioning depression and just how lethal it can ...

Chelsie Kryst's mom April Simpkins spoke to TODAY.com about what she thinks of former Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt's resignation and others who followed, plus how pageant life can affect mental health.

The late Cheslie Kryst made history in 2019 when she became the oldest Miss USA to be crowned at the age of 28. Winning the title with that distinction was an achievement she both prided herself ...

The world was left in disbelief on Jan. 30 when former Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst, died by suicide. No one could have foreseen the tragic early death of such a brilliant, inspiring and confident young ...

Cheslie Kryst Honored During the 2022 Miss USA Pageant 8 Months After Her Death Author: Mekishana Pierre‍ Published: 11:02 AM PDT October 4, 2022 Updated: 11:02 AM PDT October 4, 2022 ...

Tuesday marks two years since Charlotte, North Carolina, native and former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst died by suicide. She was 30 years old.