‘Hope you’re resting easy Queen’ — Zozibini Tunzi remembers the late Miss USA

Monday marked a year since the passing of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst. Zozibini Tunzi took to her timeline to pay tribute to her late friend.

Cheslie died on January 30 2022. The New York Post reported a woman had jumped to her death from a midtown high-rise building.

Zozibini became friends with Cheslie after sharing a luxury apartment in Manhattan with the late pageant queen during the year of her reign as Miss Universe 2019.

Taking to her Instagram timeline sharing a precious moment she had with Cheslie when they coincidently wore matching outfits. 

In the post Zozibini revealed that her death anniversary was now dedicated to reminding people to seek help for their mental health.

“That one time I arrived and we were matching because synergy baby! I can’t believe today marks a year since we lost you. Just like you wanted, we will always take a moment to remind people to seek help and take care of their mental health always. Hope you’re resting easy queen. We love you forever and always my friend,” she wrote. 

Watch the video below:

After Cheslie’s death, Zozibini shared a lengthy Instagram post speaking of how she was struggling to come to terms with the loss of her friend.

“Cheslie, my friend, I am devastated. I didn’t sleep a wink, caught in between not believing the news and trying to make sense of what is happening. You were supposed to send me photos of the outfit you were going to wear to a wedding this past Saturday and all the details that happened at the event. You took me by surprise, queen. I am not ready for a world you don't exist in.

“I hope you are resting easy now, love. You meant everything to so many people and you forever will. You made a mark in this world and touched so many lives.

“We celebrate your life. I love you so, so much my forever friend and forever Miss USA.” she wrote.