Former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader Dies After Giving Birth

Published on March 28, 2024

A former cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs has died “unexpectedly” after giving birth as a result of sepsis—a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s improper response to an infection. Krystal “Krissy” Anderson passed away on March 20 at the age of 40 while surrounded by family. She died shortly after delivering a stillborn daughter, Charlotte Willow, per her online obituary. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, James Charles. Ms. Anderson, who cheered for the NFL team for over a decade, was hospitalized when she was around five months pregnant, according to a GoFundMe created to help cover her medical expenses, memorial service, and establish a legacy fund to “support causes and initiatives that were close to [her] heart.”...