Former Miss North Carolina Pageant Winner Dies at 22

Carrie Everett, Miss North Carolina 2024, passed away after a battle with rare cancer.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:05pm

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Carrie Everett, the former Miss North Carolina 2024, has died 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. Everett's family confirmed her passing in an Instagram post, describing her as a 'beautiful nightingale' whose 'impact on this world is undeniable'.

Why it matters

Everett's death at a young age is a tragic loss for the North Carolina community, as she was a student at North Carolina Central University and had been an advocate and inspiration through her pageant work. Her passing highlights the devastating impact of rare and aggressive cancers, especially on young individuals.

The details

Everett was diagnosed with metastatic signet ring cell carcinoma during the summer of 2025. A GoFundMe fundraiser set up to support her medical expenses noted that traditional chemotherapy treatments were not working, and she passed away just 15 days after a March 21 update stating her condition had worsened.

  • Everett was diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 2025.
  • On March 21, 2026, an update on her GoFundMe page said traditional treatments were not working.
  • Carrie Everett passed away on April 6, 2026.

The players

Carrie Everett

The former Miss North Carolina 2024, a student at North Carolina Central University who studied vocal performance.

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What they’re saying

“We are heartbroken to share that [Sunday] night the beautiful nightingale, Helen Carrie Everett passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.”

— Carrie Everett's Family

“The cries of her heart became songs that stirred the spirits of everyone who had the pleasure of hearing her sing. She lived a full life and with her last words, on stage and in life she proclaimed the goodness of God. Her impact on this world is undeniable, and we will carry on her legacy of advocacy and praise.”

— Carrie Everett's Family

The takeaway

Carrie Everett's passing at just 22 years old is a tragic loss for the North Carolina community, as she was a talented and inspiring young woman who used her platform as Miss North Carolina to advocate for important causes. Her family's heartfelt tribute highlights the profound impact she had in her short life, and her legacy will continue to inspire others.