Miss Austria 2024 Lucia Sisic Dies at 22 After Years of Heart Health Challenges

Lucia Sisic, who was crowned Miss Austria 2024, has died at the age of 22, according to Mission Austria, the organization behind the Miss/Mister Austria pageant.

Mission Austria announced Sisic’s death with a statement expressing “shock and deep sorrow,” as tributes began to emerge following the sudden loss of the young titleholder.

Sisic won the Miss Austria crown in 2024. Because the national pageant was not held in either 2025 or 2026, she continued to hold the title until her death.

Beyond her pageant career, Sisic had openly spoken about living with a congenital heart valve defect. She revealed that she had undergone seven heart surgeries over the course of her life, most recently during the winter of 2025.

Her openness about her health struggles had given the public a glimpse into the challenges she faced behind the pageant spotlight. Despite undergoing repeated major procedures, she continued her public life and carried the Miss Austria title.

News of her death has now prompted an outpouring of grief from the pageant community and those who followed her journey.

The specific cause of death has not been officially announced. While Sisic had a documented history of serious heart-related health issues, no conclusion should be drawn about the circumstances of her death until an official statement is released.

Her passing at just 22 marks a devastating loss for her family, friends and the Austrian pageant community. Sisic will be remembered not only as Miss Austria 2024, but also as a young woman who publicly faced significant health challenges while continuing to pursue her life and ambitions.

Further details regarding her death are expected to be released by her family or Mission Austria when available.

Source: Daily Mail