Former Miss North Carolina 2024 dead at 22 after cancer battle
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Key Points:
- Carrie Everett, former Miss North Carolina 2024 and a sophomore music major at North Carolina Central University, died on April 5, 2026, after battling an aggressive cancer called signet ring cell carcinoma.
- Everett was the first current HBCU student to be named Miss North Carolina, using her platform to advocate for equity and accessibility in pageants.
- She was known for her talent in gospel singing and her dedication to recruiting young women to participate in pageants despite financial barriers.
- Everett passed away in the Seattle area surrounded by family and friends, with her family requesting privacy and funeral arrangements pending.
- Her legacy includes her inspirational leadership, advocacy, and musical contributions, which have been widely celebrated by her university and community.
