First Miss World Kiki Håkansson From Sweden, Crowned In 1951, Dies In Her Sleep At 95
The first ever Miss World Kiki Hakansson has passed away at 95. The news of her death was shared by her family as well as on the official page of Miss World.
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Kiki Håkansson, the first ever winner of the Miss World beauty pageant has passed away at the age of 95. Her death was officially confirmed by the social media handle of Miss World with a picture of the model.
Netizens pay in last respects for Kiki Håkansson
The official handle of MissWorld took to Instagram confirmed the news. Along with the image, the caption read, “The first Miss World, Kiki Håkansson from Sweden passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4th, at her home in California. She was 95. Kiki passed away in her sleep, and according to her children, “she went peacefully, comfortably, and well taken care of. Kiki became Miss World in 1951, in London.”
The caption further read, “Her son, Chris Andersen, described his mom as “real, kind, loving and fun”. “She had a brilliant sense of humor and wit, and a big heart”, he added in the note sent to Julia Morley that shared the sad news.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to all Kiki’s family, sending our love and offering our prayers at this difficult time”, said Julia Morley. “Kiki was a true pioneer and it was therefore fitting that Kiki would have her place in history in becoming the first “Miss World.” We will continue through eternity to celebrate the memory of the first ever Miss World, Kerstin (Kiki) Håkansson, who is forever in our hearts”.
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Netizens took to comment section to pay their tribute to the model. One user wrote, “Our deepest condolences”. Another user wrote, “Well lived, rest in peace Queen”. “Stunning woman,... condolences to her family”, wrote the third user.
All about Kiki Håkansson
Kiki Håkansson was a Swedish model and beauty queen who was the first winner of the Miss World beauty pageant after being crowned Miss Sweden World in 1951. In 1952, bikinis were banned from the pageant and replaced with more modest swimwear.
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While bikinis were eventually reintroduced to Miss World, Håkansson remains the only winner to have received her crown while wearing a bikini.