Chelsi Smith

Chelsi Smith (August 23, 1973 – September 8, 2018) was a former Miss USA and singer.[1] In February 1995, she was crowned Miss USA. She competed as Miss Texas. Smith was born in Redwood City, California.

Smith was the first African-American to win Miss Texas USA.[2]

Smith died at the age of 45 on September 8, 2018 of liver cancer in Redwood City.[2][3]

References

  1. "Chelsi Smith". Cine Talkies. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Friends: First black Miss Texas USA and former Miss Universe dies" (in en-US). ABC13 Houston. 2018-09-09. https://abc13.com/society/friends-first-black-miss-texas-usa-and-former-miss-universe-dies-/4187700/. Retrieved 2018-09-09. 
  3. "Muere de cancer Chelsi Smith, Miss Universo 1995". Retrieved 9 September 2018.