Finalist Model in Miss Universe Dies After Horse Accident

Sienna Weir. Photo: Instagram reproduction @sienna_weir
Sienna Weir. Photo: Instagram reproduction @sienna_weir

Australian model Sienna Weir, 23, died last Thursday, May 4, after spending weeks in the hospital connected to a life support machine.

In April, the model suffered a tragic accident while riding at the Windsor Polo Club in Sydney, Australia.

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Sienna Weir ended up falling from the horse and sustaining serious injuries, being rushed to a hospital unit. After weeks fighting for her life, sadly, the Miss Universe finalist passed away.

The confirmation of her death came to light through her family on social media, who communicated the news. On her official Instagram account, numerous followers send messages of mourning in the comments of her photos due to her death.

“A love that was more than love,” wrote Tom Bull, Sienna’s boyfriend.

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