Zoe Sozo Bethel, the reigning Miss Alabama for America Strong, has died. She was 27.
Bethel died early Friday morning in Miami after falling from a third-floor window the previous week and sustaining "blunt force trauma," according to a statement from the Miami Police Department.
"This was a tragic accident, and no foul play is suspected," the department said in the statement.
According to a social media post from Bethel's family published Feb. 16, Bethel "sustained severe damage to her brain/brainstem" and ended up in a coma as a result of the Feb. 10 accident.
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In addition to her title as Miss Alabama for America Strong, Bethel served as a political commentator for Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN), a conservative media platform, and was a brand ambassador for the conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA, Bethel’s family said.
"Zoe touched the hearts of many people," her family wrote on social media.
Grace Saldana, editor-in-chief of RSBN, remembered Bethel on Twitter. "In loving memory of Zoe," she wrote. "Besides the fact that she was always incredibly stunning, I’ll always remember how convicted Zoe was in her faith in God, how dedicated she was to her beliefs in protecting life, and how much she cared for others. May she rest in peace."
Turning Point USA honored Bethel on their official Twitter account, writing that she was "always moving with grace and wisdom."
"She has inspired many, and her legacy will continue to touch the hearts of people everywhere. You will not be forgotten, Zoe. May she Rest In Peace," the tweet read.
Bethel was also a spokesperson for the anti-abortion nonprofit Students for Life and worked with the investigative nonprofit Project Veritas.
The official Twitter account for Students for Life paid tribute to Bethel, writing, "Our hearts are breaking over the news of Zoe Bethel's unexpected passing … she has always been a shining light and fierce advocate for life."
Bethel shared her final Instagram post on Jan. 31, along with photos of herself smiling, and captioned them: "Act, and let everyone else react."
"This has been an abrupt & very traumatizing situation for our family, & we can imagine how much of a shock this will also be to everyone who knows & cares for her," Bethel’s family wrote on social media.
Bethel is not the only beauty queen to die unexpectedly this year. In January, Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant, died by suicide. Kryst was 30.
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