Overview
- Everett died Sunday at age 22, her family said in a Monday announcement that North Carolina Central University also confirmed.
- She was crowned Miss North Carolina in 2024 as a sophomore and became the first current student at a historically Black college or university to hold the title.
- Doctors diagnosed her in July 2025 with metastatic signet ring cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of stomach cancer.
- In March 2026, her family said chemotherapy was not working and launched a GoFundMe to pursue treatment outside North Carolina.
- The Miss America and Miss North Carolina organizations offered condolences, and her family asked for privacy as memorial details are shared with loved ones.