A pageant queen took her own life. Her mom continues to write her story. Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst battled depression silently. Her mother wants to help other people who are struggling.

Two years after losing her daughter, former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, April Simpkins has become a mental health advocate, sharing her daughter’s full story to help others live.

Two years after losing her daughter, former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, April Simpkins has become a mental health advocate, sharing her daughter’s full story to help others live.

Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019, died by suicide in 2022. Her mother is keeping her daughter's memory alive by carrying out her last wish. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:13:07 GMT (1750209187414) Story Infinite ...

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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.

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.

Cheslie Kryst, who lived in North and South Carolina and died by suicide in 2022, describes her struggle with depression in her new book "By The Time You Read This." In a note to her mother, April ...

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 ...

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst's new memoir, "By the Time You Read This," was released Tuesday, detailing her battle with depression.

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst's new memoir was finished by her mother, April Simpkins. Simpkins discussed Kryst's struggle with high-functioning depression before her death in 2022. The term ...

Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, help is available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is ...