nuSep 8, 2026, 22:25

Miss Austria dies at 22

Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic, has died at the age of 22. While she lived with a lifelong heart condition and underwent multiple surgeries, the exact cause of her passing remains unconfirmed.

Lucia Sisic, the winner of the 2024 Miss Austria pageant, has passed away at the age of 22. As the final titleholder of the competition, she held a unique place in the event's history. Following the announcement of her death, the organizers of Mission Austria expressed their condolences on social media, honoring her memory as a beautiful young woman and extending support to her grieving family and friends.

According to reports from the Austrian publication Heute, Sisic had struggled with a congenital heart valve defect throughout her life. She had undergone seven surgical procedures to address the condition, with the most recent operation occurring in 2025. Although her health history was well-documented, officials have not confirmed whether these medical issues were directly related to her untimely death. The pageant organization continues to offer their thoughts to all those affected by this sudden loss.

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