Carole Joan Crawford, Miss World 1963
Carole Joan Crawford, the first Jamaican woman to win the Miss World pageant, in 1963, has died.
She died on December 18 at the age of 81.
Born on August 31, 1943, in Kingston, Crawford captured the global Miss World title at age 20.
Her victory marked the first time a Jamaican and Caribbean woman had won the prestigious crown.
At just 5 feet 3 inches tall, Crawford proved that beauty transcends boundaries as she broke barriers for women of diverse backgrounds. Her reign as Miss World was marked by poise and purpose.
Beyond the crown, she is said to have dedicated her life to advocating for education, community development, and the empowerment of young women.
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