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Former Miss Universe Jamaica finalist LaToya Malcolm dies at 35
LaToya Malcolm, a 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica finalist, actress, and dance instructor, was confirmed dead on Saturday. The Miss Universe Jamaica organization announced the death but did not release a cause.
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LaToya Malcolm, 35, an actress and dance instructor who competed in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica pageant, was confirmed dead on Saturday. The Miss Universe Jamaica organization stated that her cause of death remains unknown.
background Malcolm was among the favorites to win the 2024 pageant.
The competition period included the death of her father. She later won Miss Jamaica Bikini International and dedicated the victory to her father.
work In her final years, Malcolm worked with the Transition Project, a program that provides training and resources to underprivileged teens. Current Miss Universe Jamaica titleholder Gabrielle Henry wrote that Malcolm's passing is a loss to her family and the wider community.
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