Former Miss North Carolina pageant winner dies at 22

Carrie Everett lost her battle with rare and aggressive cancer.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:06pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph in soft, warm tones depicting the silhouette of a young woman singing on stage, her face and details obscured in a hazy, dreamlike glow.The vibrant memory of a young woman's joyful spirit and beautiful singing voice lives on, even as her life was tragically cut short.Charlotte Today

Carrie Everett, who was crowned Miss North Carolina in 2024, passed away at the age of 22 after a less than year-long battle with metastatic signet ring cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of gastric cancer. Her family shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, remembering Everett's beautiful singing voice and strong faith.

Why it matters

Everett's death at such a young age is a tragic loss for the North Carolina community. As a former pageant winner, she was a role model and inspiration to many. Her battle with a rare and aggressive cancer also highlights the need for continued research and support for those facing similar health challenges.

The details

Everett was diagnosed with metastatic signet ring cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of gastric cancer, during the summer of 2025. Despite undergoing traditional chemotherapy treatments, they were not effective, and she passed away on April 5, 2026, just 15 days after a March 21 update said the treatments were not working.

  • Everett was crowned Miss North Carolina in 2024.
  • She was diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 2025.
  • A March 21, 2026 update said her chemo treatments were not working.
  • Everett passed away on April 5, 2026.

The players

Carrie Everett

The former Miss North Carolina 2024 who passed away at the age of 22 after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of gastric cancer.

North Carolina Central University

The university where Everett was a student, studying vocal performance.

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The takeaway

Everett's untimely passing at just 22 years old is a heartbreaking loss for the North Carolina community. Her inspiring story and beautiful singing voice will be deeply missed, and her family's tribute highlights the profound impact she had on all who knew her.