The Heartbreaking Death Of Former Miss America Leanza Cornett

Oct 30 2020

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Leanza Cornett, who was crowned Miss America in 1993, passed away suddenly at the age of 49 on Wednesday. The mom of two achieved much in her short life, including winning the title of Miss Florida in 1992 before going on to snag the national title, according to People. The former Disney employee, who once played Ariel in the "Voyage of The Little Mermaid" show at Hollywood Studios in Florida, would go on to appear on a multitude of TV shows, including Saved by the Bell: The New Class, The Tick, Weeds, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. She also hosted Entertainment Tonight. According to News 4 Jax, Cornett was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia in 1971, but she grew up in the Sunshine State. She would attend high school and college in Jacksonville, Florida, and of course go on to win the coveted Miss America crown. Importantly, the red haired beauty was the first crown winner to champion AIDS awareness, according to PennLive, which reports she opted not to wear her tiara during public appearances to support the cause. Many major outlets are reporting that the beauty queen and actor's cause of death is unknown, but a Facebook page was set up to update friends and fans after Cornett suffered a head injury on October 12. The incident was described as: "A moment in time no one can ever take back that could have happened to anyone. A fall in the kitchen." Keep watching for more about The Heartbreaking Death Of Former Miss America Leanza Cornett. #LeanzaCornett #MissAmerica