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Death of Miss Austria Lucia Sisic

Overview

Lucia Sisic, the reigning Miss Austria 2024, has died at the age of 22. The Miss Austria organization confirmed her death, noting that she was a resident of Vienna with roots in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Sisic had lived with a congenital heart valve defect since birth and underwent seven heart surgeries during her lifetime, with her most recent procedure occurring in the winter of 2025. One critical operation at age 13 required resuscitation and resulted in temporary paralysis. Despite these health challenges, she achieved significant success, winning both Miss Vienna and Miss Austria in 2024. She frequently used her platform to advocate for pediatric heart disease awareness and to inspire others through her resilience. In a previous social media post, she had expressed hope that her most recent successful surgery would allow her a period of rest from medical treatments.

While the exact cause of her death has not been officially disclosed, her long-term medical history was well-known. Her passing has caused widespread mourning within the Austrian pageant community and among her social media followers. Because no subsequent competitions had been held since her crowning in September 2024, she remained the official titleholder at the time of her passing.

Entities

Miss Austria · Lucia Sisic · Kerstin Rigger · Bella Ban · Lucija Šišić

Timeline

4 days ago

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Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dies at age 22
Miss Austria 2024 Lucia Sisic has died at age 22. She had undergone seven heart surgeries due to a congenital heart valve defect and was known for her resilience and health advocacy.
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