CHESLIE Kryst was trolled and told she "wasn't pretty enough to be Miss USA", the beauty queen revealed shortly before her death.

The pageant winner revealed she had been sent vomit emojis and told she had a "man's body" in a number of sickening comments to her social media.

In a chilling essay, written for Allure in March last year, Kryst said her "challenge of the status quo certainly caught the attention of the trolls."

She added: "I can’t tell you how many times I have deleted comments on my social media pages that had vomit emojis and insults telling me I wasn’t pretty enough to be Miss USA or that my muscular build was actually a “man body.”

'TIME RUNNING OUT'

Kryst 30, was found dead on Sunday after falling from the 29^th floor of her Midtown apartment building in New York City.

Cops believe that the former beauty queen, who lived on the ninth floor, jumped to her death as investigations continue.

In the essay, written just a year before her death, Kryst also detailed an eight-day hospital stay and wrote about "time running out."

She discussed her struggles with aging, her work ethic, and her search for purpose.

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In the essay, she penned: “Turning 30 feels like a cold reminder that I’m running out of time to matter in society’s eyes – and it’s infuriating.”

She described spending eight days in the hospital, adding: “I nearly worked myself to death, literally, until an eight-day stint in a local hospital sparked the development of a new perspective."

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The beauty queen had made history as the oldest Miss USA winner at 28-years-old.

Kryst said that she “cringed” at the thought of turning 30. “Society has never been kind to those growing old, especially women,” she wrote.

She compared herself to other pageant girls, who she described as model-tall and thin with “don bouffant hair and have a killer walk.” Kryst, who competed in Division I Track and Field, said she had six-pack abs and natural curls.

In her words, being “too Black” has prevented many black women from winning on the pageant stage.

Police sources told The New York Post that Kryst left a note behind for her mom April Simpkins, who was awarded the gong of Mrs. North Carolina in 2002.

FAMILY PAY TRIBUTE

Following her death, a statement from the Kryst family read: "In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie.

"Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength.

"She cares, she loved, she laughed and she shined.

"Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney or fighting for social justice, as Miss USA and as a host on EXTRA.

"But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor, and colleague – we know her impact will live on."

CHIILING INSTAGRAM POST

Hours before her death, Kryst uploaded a chilling post on Instagram of herself captioned: “May this day bring you rest and peace.”

Dozens of tributes have poured in as news of her death emerged.

American actress and 2015’s Miss USA Olivia Jordan said: “Rest peacefully sister. The world will miss you and the light you shone so bright.”

ExtraTV also took to their Instagram account to share a tribute to the late correspondent.

The organization said: “Our hearts are broken. Cheslie was not just a vital part of our show, she was a beloved part of our ‘Extra’ family and touched the entire staff.”

'HEARTS ARE BROKEN'

And the official Miss America Twitter account posted: “We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019.

“Cheslie was an incredible example and a role model for so many. We send our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all those who knew her.”

Last year, Kryst wrote a now-heartbreaking essay about turning 30.

She discussed her struggles with aging, her work ethic, and her search for purpose.

In the essay, she penned: “Turning 30 feels like a cold reminder that I’m running out of time to matter in society’s eyes – and it’s infuriating.”

Kryst also practiced law in both North and South Carolina, with a focus on civil litigation.

She founded the fashion blog White Collar Glam, which focused on helping women dress professionally on the job.

In 2019, she was crowned Miss North Carolina and represented the US at the Miss Universe pageant in December that year.

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