Miss Universe Australia finalist: Sienna Weir dead at the age of 23

Beauty queen Sienna Weir, who competed at the Miss Universe Australia pageant in 2022 has died after a tragic horse riding accident on Thursday 4 May at the age of 23.

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MISS UNIVERSE AUSTRALIA SIENNA WEIR DEAD AT 23 

News.au reported that Sienna Weir’s representatives and family confirmed her death. According to New York Post, the 23-year-old was riding a horse at Windsor Polo Grounds in Australia on 2 April when her horse reportedly took a tumble.

She was then rushed to Sydeney’s Westmead Hospital where she was on life support before she succumbed to her fatal injuries.

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Weir held a double degree in English literature and psychology from Sydney University. She told local publications that she was planning to move to the UK and pursue her career, spend time with her sister as well as her niece and nephews.

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THE BEAUTY QUEEN WAS PASSIONATE ABOUT HORSE RIDING

In an interview with Gold Coast Magazine, back in September, Weir revealed that she loved horse riding since she was just three years old.

“Although I’ve lived most of my life in the city, I have a deep and unmoving love for show jumping. My family aren’t quite sure where this passion came from, but I’ve been horse-riding since I was three years old and can’t imagine my life without it,” she said to the publication.

“I travel to rural Sydney 2-3 times a week to train and compete around New South Wales or broader Australia every other weekend,” she continued.

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