«Breaking News» Chelsi Smith, who won Miss USA and Miss Universe in 1995, loses fight against cancer, age 45

Pageant queen Chelsi Smith, who took the crowns of Miss USA and Miss Universe in 1995, has died after a battle with liver cancer, age 45.

Chelsi competed in her first pageant, Miss Texas in 1994, becoming the first biracial woman to win the title.

Actress and reality star Shanna Moakler, 43, who was her runner up in the Miss USA Pageant, remembered her friend in a touching tribute she shared on Instagram along with a collage of snaps.

Her big day: Pageant queen Chelsi Smith, who was crowned Miss Universe in 1995, has died after a battle with liver cancer, age 45

'Her light was so big and so bright, she changed my life,' Shanna wrote. 'If it wasn’t for her, her beauty and her energy, her incredible destiny, I wouldn’t even be where I am today.

'Even when she was sick she was positive and radiant and never stopped laughing.

'I am heartbroken. Godspeed beautiful...I love and will miss you more then you will ever know. The epitome of a Queen.'

Chelsi posted her last photo on Instagram on April 4 and fans immediately began leaving their condolences to the beauty queen on Sunday.

Beautiful brunette: Chelsi was seen at the Fashion Rocks The Universe! show at the Hawaiian Tropic Zone inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on  April 10, 2008 in Las Vegas

Poignant message: Actress and reality star Shanna Moakler, 43, her runner up in the Miss USA Pageant, remembered her friend in a touching Instagram tribute along with a collage of snaps, saying 'Even when she was sick she was positive and radiant and never stopped laughing'

Reaching out: The Miss Universe community remembered one of their own

justalaina22 wrote: 'Rest in paradise #queen thank u for continued mold breaking for young mixed girls like me in #Texas and all around the world. U are and always will be MY #missuniverse.'

The Miss Universe organization also sent its 'sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Chelsi Smith, Miss USA and Miss Universe 1995.'

Chelsi traveled to Namibia to compete in the Miss Universe Pageant where she won the crown, becoming the first woman from the U.S. to do so in 15 years. 

Last look: Chelsi posted this seductive black and white photo of herself on April 4 - her last entry. Fans immediately began leaving their reactions to her death on Sunday 

In memory: Chelsi was loved by her many fans who posted their condolences on Instagram

After the pageants, her Model Mayhem profile says she starred in commercials for brands including Hawaiian Tropic and Venus Swimwear.

The beautiful brunette released a single, Dom Da Da, which appeared in the movie The Sweetest Thing in 2002.

Chelsi also had small roles in Playas Ball in 2003 and TV series Due South in 1996.

Shining star: Chelsi traveled to Windhoek, Namibia, where she was crowned Miss Universe 

 

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Main photo article Pageant queen Chelsi Smith, who took the crowns of Miss USA and Miss Universe in 1995, has died after a battle with liver cancer, age 45.
Chelsi competed in her first pageant, Miss Texas in 1994, becoming the first biracial woman to win the title.
Actress and reality star Shanna Moakler, 43, who...

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