Eva Ekvall, Miss Venezuela and the third finalist for Miss Universe 2001 -- one of the most difficult competions in the history of the event -- died at 28 years old after losing her battle with breast cancer, which was diagnosed in 2010.
Athough the Venezuelan failed to win the coveted title in the 2001 Miss Universe competition in Bayamon, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Rican Denise Quinones won the crown -- Eva Ekvall proved to be one of the toughest competitors in a country that holds the record for the most crowns won by beauty queens.
Ekvall's husband, John Fabio Bermudez, released a statement this weekend, through the Notimex news agency, in which news of her death broke and that of her illness, which she had battled for almost two years and that forced her to move to the United States a few months ago after the cancer re-emerged. Despite her doctors' best efforts, however, "her health deteriorated up until her death."
In addition, through his Twitter account, Bermudez said a few heartfelt words to his wife, whom he married in 2007, and mother to his 2-year-old daughter.
"I want to start by saying ... thank you all for your words, I feel a great sorrow for the loss of my love. Today, the most valiant and brilliant I've ever known has gone. She fought to the last moment, but physically she could not continue.
She leaves us a legacy and an example to follow. With me she leaves her most beautiful creation ... her daughter, Miranda.
I want to thank everyone for their words. We have many people to thank, and it would be endless, such as my children, my family, and so many anonymous heroes who helped us on this long and painful road ... Many thanks Eva Forever!"
In addition, through his Twitter account, in which Bermudez shared a moving image of him and Eva's hands locked together, he also said a few heartfelt words to the woman he married in 2007 and mother of their 2-year-old daughter
Ekvall was chosen at age 17 to represent her country in the 2001 Miss Universe pageant.
Through her reign as Miss Venezuela, Eva launched an acting career and became a news reporter on Venezuelan television. Eva also wrote the first-person narrative, 'Fuera de Foco' (Out of Focus), in which she detailed her battle with cancer, which was detected in 2010 after the birth of her daughter.
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Your comment is confusing. I see nothing trasy in the comments. I don't see anything with the initials GFY. We are all sending our condolences for this tragedy.
D. Goldberg. You are ignorant, rude and classless. Keep your nasty, racist comments off the board, go to school and get educated. You make me sick. Troll.
This story brought tears to my eyes. So sad. It's a shame there's people like D. Goldberg who have to make a nasty comment. Some people will do anything for a little attention, not caring if it's positive or negative.
its tragic for everybody but the beautiful lady is not suffering anymore ... Someday there will be a cure for this ...Unfortunately it will not be in time to save her...The child will have to be told over and over how much her mother loved her thats all there is to it...Maybe somebody even has a video tape of that that they can play for the child ....
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Eva Ekvall, Miss Venezuela and the third finalist for Miss Universe 2001 -- one of the most difficult competions in the history of the event -- died at 28 years old after losing her battle with breast cancer, which was diagnosed in 2010.
"I want to start by saying ... thank you all for your words, I feel a great sorrow for the loss of my love. Today, the most valiant and brilliant I've ever known has gone. She fought to the last moment, but physically she could not continue.
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2 20 12
By Hector Ramos
Que Dios Te Bendiga! y Que Descanse En Paz.
1 19 12
By lrriddle
Your comment is confusing. I see nothing trasy in the comments. I don't see anything with the initials GFY. We are all sending our condolences for this tragedy.
1 19 12
By Heidi
D. Goldberg. You are ignorant, rude and classless. Keep your nasty, racist comments off the board, go to school and get educated. You make me sick. Troll.
1 19 12
By jennster
You have issues Saul. No one really care what you have to say so go away.
1 19 12
By Heidi
What a shame. So young and with a child to raise. I hope the little one knows how much her mother loved her.
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1 19 12
By joe troche
i find this profoundly sad. so young to die so soon
1 19 12
By roseybaby63
This story brought tears to my eyes. So sad. It's a shame there's people like D. Goldberg who have to make a nasty comment. Some people will do anything for a little attention, not caring if it's positive or negative.
2 20 12
By luckyfreeman69
its tragic for everybody but the beautiful lady is not suffering anymore ... Someday there will be a cure for this ...Unfortunately it will not be in time to save her...The child will have to be told over and over how much her mother loved her thats all there is to it...Maybe somebody even has a video tape of that that they can play for the child ....
1 19 12
By Angela
Sorry for your loss. Very Beautiful women inside and out!
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1 19 12
By Vivian Quinones
HEY SAUL...you are such an ass. Your comments just goes to show how ignorant you are. Maybe no one care for you you die? Hater!