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Cheslie Kryst's mom has spoken out following her daughter's tragic death.
In a statement to E! News, April Simpkins reflected on Kryst's life and opened up about her daughter's troubled mental health, saying she was "dealing with high-functioning depression".
Over the weekend, an NYPD spokesperson confirmed that the beauty queen, lawyer, and Extra TV correspondent had fallen to her death from a "higher elevation" of a 60-story condominium in New York City.
It was later confirmed that Kryst - who was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning - had died by suicide.
In her statement, Simpkins shed light on the personal struggles her daughter was facing.
"While it may be hard to believe, it's true. Kryst led both a public and a private life. In her private life, she was dealing with high-functioning depression which she hid from everyone—including me, her closest confidant—until very shortly before her death," she said.
"I have never known a pain as deep as this. I am forever changed," the grieving mother added.
She went on to reflect that Kryst was her "very best friend".
"We miss her laugh, her words of wisdom, her sense of humor, and mostly her hugs. We miss all of it—we miss all of her," Simpkins continued, adding: "She was a vital part of our family, which makes this loss even more devastating."
"I love you baby girl with all my heart. I miss you desperately. I know one day we'll be together again. Until then, rest easy and in peace," the statement concluded.
Kryst's father, Rodney Kryst, has also spoken out in the wake of his daughter's tragic passing.
"She was pure as can be, she didn’t take any kind of drugs or prescription medication," he told the New York Post, adding: "She never had any kind of substance abuse problem."
The 62-year-old said that his daughter "was sad", and that he thought her mental state "had a lot to do with family dysfunction."
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help and contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741, or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources.
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