Shakira Martin the former Miss Jamaica Universe has died.

Former Miss Jamaica Universe, Shakira Martin

The former Miss Jamaica Universe, Shakira Martin, has died at a Florida hospital. The 30 year old beauty died from sickle cell complications.

“My darling princess Shakira Aminah passed away at 12.28am from complications from sickle cell blood clots to both lungs,” her mother Andrea Hall posted on Facebook.

“Shakira was a fighter, lived her life in the moment, never became a slave to her disease. I will [keep] you posted with all the arrangements which will be both in Florida and Jamaica her favourite place in the whole world. Thanks for your support, prayers, phone calls, texts,” she said.

In earlier posts, Shakira’s mom had divulged that her daughter’s health was not fearing too well.

“As I sit here with my daughter Shakira Aminah on life support saying good bye with family and friends… sickle cell is no joke please learn about it. Support someone. God bless you Shakira Martin I love you eternally,” she posted

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