Raquel Escalante, crowned Miss Guatemala Intercontinental in 2021, has passed away at the age of 28 after a year-long battle with cervical cancer.
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Miss Guatemala Intercontinental 2021 Raquel Escalante. Photo from Escalante’s Instagram |
The Sun reported that she died on Nov. 28 from kidney failure while awaiting a transplant, 10 months after publicly appealing for financial support to cover her medical expenses.
Escalante was diagnosed with cervical cancer in February 2024.
According to News.com.auEscalante began modeling at a young age and went on to represent Guatemala in numerous international beauty pageants. She later became a well-known host on the Guatemalan free-to-air channel TV Azteca Guate.
News of her passing prompted an outpouring of grief. In a statement, TV Azteca Guate said the network was mourning the loss of a colleague.
“The TV Azteca Guate family joins in solidarity with her parents, loved ones, friends, and fans, accompanying them in this moment of profound sorrow,” a spokesperson said. “We thank Raquel for her dedication, her ever-present smile, and for illuminating our screens with a talent that will forever remain in our memory.”
“Rest in peace, Raquel Escalante, your legacy will live forever in Guatemala’s heart.”
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