Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dead at 22

Reigning Miss Austria Lucia Sisic has died at the age of 22.

Mission Austria, which runs Mister and Miss Austria, announced the news in a tribute to the late pageant winner on its official Facebook page Monday, Sept. 7.

"It is with great shock and deep sorrow that we have learned of the passing of our Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic," the post, translated from German, read. "We will remember Lucia as a wonderful young woman. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, and all those close to her during this difficult time."

The message, signed by CEO Kerstin Rigger and her husband, Jörg, concluded: "Dear Lucia, you will always remain a part of our Miss Austria family. Rest in peace. 🕊️🖤 "

Sisic's cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Sisic was crowned Miss Austria in 2024 and continues to hold the title, as there has not been another competition since, according to local outlets Die Presse, Oe24 and Kronen Zeitung. They further report Sisic was born with a heart valve defect and had undergone seven heart surgeries, with the recent being last winter.

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