(NEXSTAR) – Kseniya Alexandrova, a model, television host and former Miss Universe contestant from Russia, has died at the age of 30.

“The Miss Universe Organization extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and everyone whose life was touched by the light of Miss Universe Russia 2017, Kseniya Alexandrova,” reads a social media post shared by the Miss Universe Organization on Thursday.

“Her grace, beauty, and spirit left an unforgettable mark on the Miss Universe family and beyond,” the post continued. “May her memory continue to inspire kindness, strength, and love in all those who were fortunate enough to know her.”

Alexandrova, who had competed in the 2017 Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas, was severely injured on July 5, after a car she was riding i

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