Lucia Sisic, the reigning Miss Austria, has died at age 22. She held the title since 2024 and was known for publicly sharing her journey with a congenital heart valve defect that required seven surgeries.
Lucia Sisic, the reigning Miss Austria, has died at the age of 22. The Miss Austria organization confirmed her passing on Monday, noting she held the title since her 2024 win due to a lack of recent competitions. While an official cause of death has not been released, Sisic had a well-documented history of heart valve defects that required seven surgeries throughout her life. Her co-titleholder, Mister Austria 2024 Christopher Dengg, expressed shock, describing her as a 'sister' to him during their time holding the titles together.