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Former Miss Universe Jamaica Finalist LaToya Malcolm Dead at 35
The organization said her cause of death was not shared, and tributes poured in from fans and colleagues after her pageant career and television appearance.
Miss Universe Jamaica announced on Saturday, July 18, that former contestant LaToya Malcolm has died at age 35. The organization shared the news on Instagram without providing a cause of death.
Beyond pageantry, Malcolm worked as an actress, television presenter, and dance instructor. In 2024, she won the Miss Jamaica Bikini International title, attributing her success to a rigorous training schedule.
Malcolm competed in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica pageant while mourning her father's death. She told the Jamaica Observer that "I still worked right through; it has been hard on me, but I thank God for the resilience and strength, family and friends, my supporters."
On July 19, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Gabrielle Henry shared a tribute on her Instagram Story. Henry wrote that Malcolm's death is a "great loss" to her family and the wider community.
Shortly before her death, Malcolm appeared on the morning show Smile Jamaica to demonstrate her dancing skills. No cause of death has been shared by the organization or her representatives.