Chelsi Smith

Chelsi Smith (August 23, 1973 – September 8, 2018) was a former Miss USA and singer. In February 1995, she was crowned the Miss USA. She competed as Miss Texas. Smith was born in Redwood City, California.
Smith was the first African-American to win Miss Texas USA.
Smith died at the age of 45 on September 8, 2018 of liver cancer in 
Redwood City.