Tyrese Haliburton pays tribute to fiancée's BFF who died on bachelorette trip
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton paid tribute to Makenzi Kern, his fiancée Jade Jones’s close friend, who died unexpectedly during a bachelorette trip in St. Bart’s on June 8, shortly after her 26th birthday.
- Kern and Jones were longtime friends from Iowa State’s cheerleading squad, and Kern was considered a significant part of their lives, with Jones expressing deep grief over her absence at their upcoming wedding.
- The cause of Kern’s sudden death remains undisclosed, but her family has stated there was no suspicion of foul play, drugs, or alcohol involvement.
- Jones shared heartfelt memories of Kern on Instagram, highlighting their close bond and Kern’s positive impact on everyone around her.
- Haliburton and Jones, together for over seven years, are scheduled to marry on August 1, with Kern’s passing casting a somber shadow over their celebrations.
