Washington Washington. Kiki Hawkson, the first winner of the Miss World beauty pageant, has died at the age of 95. Miss World's social media handle officially confirmed her demise with a picture of the model. The official handle of Misworld confirmed the news on Instagram. The caption accompanying the photo reads, “Kiki Håkansson, Sweden's first Miss World, died peacefully at her home in California on Monday, November 4. She was 95. Kiki passed away in her sleep and was survived by her children.” According to, “He died peacefully, comfortably and well cared for. Kiki became Miss World in London in 1951.” The caption further reads, “Her son Chris Anderson described his mother as “genuine, kind, loving and funny.” “He had a brilliant sense of humor and wit and a huge heart,” she wrote in a note sent to Julia Morley.
Julia Morley said, “We extend our deepest condolences to all of Kiki's family, sending our love and prayers at this difficult time.” “Kiki was a true pioneer and so it was only fitting that Kiki be given the place to become the first “Miss World” in history. We will forever celebrate the memory of the first Miss World, Kerstin (Kiki) Hokansen, who will always be in our hearts. Will stay in.” Netizens took to the comments section to pay tribute to the model. “Our deepest condolences,” one user wrote. Another user wrote, “Well lived, rest in peace Rani”. “Amazing lady,…condolences to her family,” wrote a third user. Kiki Håkansson was a Swedish model and beauty queen who was the first winner of the Miss World beauty pageant when she was crowned Miss Sweden World in 1951. In 1952, bikinis were banned from competition and replaced with more modest swimwear.
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