“Cheslie dealt with high-functioning depression,” Kryst's mother, April Simpkins, said. Tuesday marks two years since Charlotte, North Carolina, native and former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst died ...

Cheslie Kryst, Miss North Carolina USA 2019, ... global impact ambassador for Dress for Success, attorney and the University of South Carolina track and field athlete — just to name a few.

In an exclusive excerpt from Cheslie Kryst’s new memoir — 'By the Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie's Smile and Mental Illness,' co-written with her mom, April Simpkins — the ...

Kryst finished the manuscript for "By the Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie’s Smile and Mental Illness—Her Story in Her Own Words" before her death. Skip Navigation.

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 on ...

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst died Sunday, her family confirmed. She was 30 years old. In a statement, Kryst’s family wrote, “In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our ...

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.