Sherika De Armas’ untimely departure has left friends, family, and fans in mourning, with heartfelt tributes flooding social media. Her brother, Mayk’ De Armas, paid a moving tribute.
Former Miss World contestant Sherika De Armas, who proudly represented Uruguay in the international beauty pageant in 2015, passed away at the age of 26 due to cervical cancer. Her courageous two-year battle, marked by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, came to an end last week.
Sherika’s untimely departure has left friends, family, and fans in mourning, with heartfelt tributes flooding social media. Her brother, Mayk’ De Armas, paid a moving tribute, saying, “Fly high, little sister. Always and forever.”
Carla Romero, reigning Miss Uruguay, expressed her grief, describing Sherika as “one of the most beautiful women” she had ever met.
In 2015, at the age of 18, Sherika participated in the Miss World competition, showcasing her passion for modeling and fashion, even though she didn’t reach the top 30.
Sherika’s dreams were evident during an interview at that time, where she shared, “I always wanted to be a model… I am very happy to live this experience full of challenges.”
Beyond modeling, Sherika De Armas ran the Shey De Armas Beauty Studio, offering personal care, makeup, and hair products.
Sherika De Armas dies due to cervical cancer
Cervical cancer, a devastating disease, originates from cell growth in the cervix. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s more common in individuals over 30. The disease is preventable and curable with early diagnosis through regular screening and the HPV vaccine.