Heartbreaking final pics show Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée’s BFF before she died on lavish bachelorette trip
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Key Points:
- Makenzi Kern, a close friend of Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée Jade Jones, unexpectedly died on June 8 during a bachelorette trip in St. Barts, just two days after her 26th birthday, from undisclosed health complications.
- Kern was a central figure in the wedding festivities, appearing joyful in photos from Jones' April bridal shower and the Caribbean getaway, where she celebrated with a 13-woman bridal crew.
- Kern's family stated there was no foul play, drugs, or alcohol involved in her death, emphasizing she was surrounded by friends and enjoying activities like boating and water skiing during the trip.
- The Iowa State University graduate worked as a Membership Director at a YMCA in Omaha and was remembered for her vibrant spirit, dedication to friends and pets, and a kind, selfless nature.
- Jones and Haliburton have been together for over seven years, having met during their time at Iowa State, with Haliburton now playing for the Indiana Pacers after being drafted in 2020.
