Former Miss World contestant Sherika De Armas has died at the age of 26. She was battling cervical cancer. Sherika had represented Uruguay at the beauty pageant.
Sherika had undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, the report added.
The news was confirmed by Sherika’s brother Mayk De Armas, the report added. In a post on social media, Mayk said, “Fly High, little sister. Always and forever.”
Who was Sherika De Armas?
Sherika was a 26-year-old model who represented Uruguay as a Miss World contestant in 2015. Although she could not make it to the top 30 in the competition, she left a major impression on the audience and panel because of her beauty.
She was then one of the six 18-year-old models to compete in the run.
According to a report on NetUruguay, Sherika had said she always wanted to become a model.
“I like everything related to fashion and I think that within a beauty pageant, any girl’s dream is to have the opportunity to participate in Miss Universe. I am very happy to be able to live this experience full of challenges,” she was quoted as saying.
Tributes pour in
Miss Universe Uruguay 2022 Carla Romero has also extended her condolences to Sherika’s family.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
