Lucia Sisic, a Vienna-based model who was crowned Miss Austria in 2024, has reportedly died at the age of 22 while still holding the title.
Heartfelt tribute confirms Sisic's death
Mission Austria, the organization that oversees the Miss and Mister Austria competitions, confirmed her death through a heartfelt social media tribute.
"It is with great shock and deep sorrow that we have learned of the passing of our Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic," the statement read in German.
Sisic continued to hold the Miss Austria crown because no new competition had been held since her victory in 2024, according to Austrian newspaper Die Presse.
"Dear Lucia, you will always remain a part of our Miss Austria family. Rest in peace," the Mission Austria's post concluded.
Lucia Sisic cause of death
{{/usCountry}}"Dear Lucia, you will always remain a part of our Miss Austria family. Rest in peace," the Mission Austria's post concluded.
Lucia Sisic cause of death
{{/usCountry}}Her cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
Christopher Dengg, who was crowned “Mister Austria 2024,” told local outlet Oe24 that he was “deeply shocked” by Sisic's sudden death.
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“She was like a sister to me, especially during the time we held the [title] together. We will all miss her very much,” Dengg said.
Sisic's medical history: What happened to her?
According to a report by local outlet Oe24, Sisic had lived with a heart valve defect since birth and underwent seven heart surgeries.
One of her most serious surgeries, in 2017, reportedly required doctors to resuscitate her. The procedure also left her with nerve damage in her left leg and foot, forcing her to relearn how to walk.
Her congenital heart valve defect required medical care from shortly after she was born. Sisic underwent her seventh procedure in late 2025 and later shared an update with her Instagram followers, expressing relief that the operation was behind her.
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"I have now also got my seventh procedure behind me," Sisic wrote in a translated post, adding that she hoped to have "a break" from further medical procedures for several years.
Sisic's final instagram update
The Austrian model's final Instagram post came on Aug. 12, when she shared several photos of herself in a gold gown alongside the caption, “Golden moments.”