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Miss Jamaica Returns After Near-Fatal Fall
24 Aug
Summary
- Gabrielle Henry attended the Miss Universe Jamaica pageant after months of recovery.
- She sustained a fracture and intracranial hemorrhage after a fall in Thailand.
- Henry made her first public appearance at a charity gala in Atlanta.
Gabrielle Henry, the 2025 Miss Universe Jamaica titleholder, returned to the public stage on August 23, 2026, to crown her successor at the Miss Universe Jamaica pageant. This appearance followed months of recovery after a severe fall during the Miss Universe competition in Thailand in November 2025.
During the pageant's preliminary costume competition, Henry fell from the stage, resulting in a fracture and an intracranial hemorrhage. She received treatment in Thailand before being transported back to Jamaica, where she continued her recovery under medical care. Her health condition meant she stepped back from her Miss Universe Jamaica duties.
On May 16, 2026, Henry attended the Integrity Children's Fund's Dinner en Rouge Gala in Atlanta, her first public appearance since the incident. She spoke at the event, expressing her support for children's literacy programs despite her ongoing recovery. This marked a significant personal milestone before her return to the pageant stage.
