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Tyrese Haliburton’s bride-to-be shares heartbreaking tribute after friend dies on bachelorette trip
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Makenzi Kern, best friend of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée Jade Jones, died unexpectedly on June 8 during a bachelorette trip in St. Barts, just two days after her 26th birthday.
- Jade Jones posted an emotional tribute on Instagram, recalling cherished memories with Kern and expressing gratitude for their friendship, highlighting Kern as a “once-in-a-lifetime” friend and her “biggest cheerleader.”
- Kern and Jones met as cheerleaders at Iowa State and became close friends, also knowing Haliburton from his time with the Cyclones; Jones and Haliburton are set to marry on August 1.
- Kern’s family stated she passed away surrounded by close friends during the trip, with no suspicion of foul play, drugs, or alcohol involved; the exact cause of death remains undisclosed.
- The loss has deeply affected Jones, who noted that Kern’s absence will be felt at the upcoming wedding, though she believes Kern will be present in spirit.
