Sherika De Armas, who represented Uruguay in the Miss World competition in 2015, died at the age of 26.
Uruguayan media reported that she passed away last week after a two-year battle against cervical cancer.
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The model and entrepreneur was diagnosed with the disease two years ago and has since undergone treatments to fight it.
Off the runway, De Armas sold personal hygiene products, makeup, and haircare through the Shey De Armas Beauty Studio.
She also dedicated herself to the pediatric cancer organization Pérez Scremini Foundation.
Friends and family paid an emotional tribute to the brunette beauty queen.
“Fly high, little sister. Always and forever”, her brother, Mayk’ De Armas, posted on social media.
The current Miss Uruguay, Carla Romero, lamented that De Armas was “too evolved for this world. One of the most beautiful women I’ve ever met in my life.”
Cervical cancer occurs most frequently in people over the age of 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
