LaToya Malcolm, Jamaican pageant winner, dies at 35
Miss Universe Jamaica announced the death of 2024 contestant LaToya Malcolm, who later won Miss Jamaica Bikini International.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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LaToya Malcolm, a Jamaican pageant competitor who took part in Miss Universe Jamaica in 2024 and later won Miss Jamaica Bikini International, has died at 35.
Miss Universe Jamaica announced Malcolm’s death on social media Saturday, according to TMZ. The organization identified her as an alumna of its 2024 competition and offered condolences to her family, friends and loved ones.
The pageant group did not disclose a cause of death or say exactly when Malcolm died, TMZ reported.
After the announcement, fans and supporters posted messages of sympathy in the comments, according to TMZ.
A 2024 run in the spotlight
Malcolm competed in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica Competition, the national pageant connected to the Miss Universe system. Miss Universe Jamaica publicly marked her passing as part of its pageant community.
Her year in pageantry did not stop there. TMZ reported that Malcolm went on to win the top title at the 2024 Miss Jamaica Bikini International contest after her Miss Universe Jamaica appearance.
The Jamaica Observer also described Malcolm as a dance instructor in its coverage of her Miss Bikini Jamaica International win, giving another glimpse of her life beyond the stage.
No further details about funeral plans, memorial arrangements or family statements were included in the reports.
What has been confirmed
- Miss Universe Jamaica announced LaToya Malcolm’s death on social media Saturday, according to TMZ.
- She competed in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica Competition.
- She won the 2024 Miss Jamaica Bikini International contest, TMZ reported.
- The Jamaica Observer reported that she was also a dance instructor.
- She was 35.
- No cause of death has been publicly provided by Miss Universe Jamaica, according to TMZ.
Malcolm’s death adds a somber note to Jamaica’s pageant community, where she was remembered by Miss Universe Jamaica as part of its 2024 class. The organization’s message focused on condolences for those close to her and remembrance of her time in the competition.
This story draws on original reporting from TMZ.