Miss World is in mourning. On October 7, 2024, the Miss Tahiti committee announced the death ofEdna Tépavacrowned Miss France in 1974. A death occurred the day before as Internet users were able to discover through the touching publication.
The death of Edna Tepava announced by the Miss Tahiti committee
Edna Tepava was elected Miss Tahiti 1973, she was the first Polynesian miss to win the title of Miss France. A pride for her, but also for the country she represents. Tahitians as well as fans of Miss France therefore learned with sadness of her death, on October 6, 2024. The former beauty queen died at the age of 69, following cancer. News announced on Instagram.
“It is with deep sadness that we learn of the death of Edna TEPAVA, Miss Tahiti 1973 and first Miss France @missfranceoff Tahitienne in 1974. Her journey, her beauty and her spontaneity have marked the history of our fenua, making the world shine. world. French Polynesia in the world. She died in France at the age of 69, after a courageous fight against illness. His ashes will be repatriated to Tahiti in accordance with his last wishes, and a mass will be celebrated in Papeete in his honor. The Miss Tahiti organizing committee sends its most sincere condolences to her family and loved ones», We can read in the caption of a black and white photo of the deceased, at the time when she was Miss.
When she was elected Miss France, Edna Tepava was 19 years old. Close Tahiti-Infosshe remembered that she had succeeded “a wonderful year» : «For me, it was the opportunity to visit France, we drove by car, taking the roads of metropolitan towns and villages. I made so many discoveries!« .
His disappearance marks the inhabitants of his island. “She is a very beautiful woman, she has a big heart and she loves the people of Tahiti.», testified a certain Flo to Polynésie 1er. Edna Tepava leaves behind two children and four grandchildren. We send all our condolences to his loved ones.