Lucia Sisic, the reigning «Miss Austria», has died suddenly at the age of 22.

According to «Kronen Zeitung», Lucia had suffered from serious heart problems since birth — she was diagnosed with a congenital heart valve defect. She underwent her first open-heart surgery shortly after she was born. In total, the young woman underwent seven surgical procedures during her short life. Her most recent operation took place in the winter of 2026.

Despite her serious diagnosis, Sisic continued to lead an active life and remained in the public eye. She worked as a model, attended social events and carried out her duties as a beauty queen.

Lucia won the «Miss Austria» title in 2024. She remained the reigning titleholder until her death, as no new beauty pageants were held in Austria after her coronation.

Lucia was born in Vienna in 2004 to a family with roots in the Bosanska Posavina region of northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite her serious health problems, she continued to share glimpses of her life on social media.

The exact circumstances of her death remain unknown. Austrian media report that her death was sudden, with cardiac arrest among the possible causes being considered. However, this information has not yet been officially confirmed.

Photo: Instagram @luciasisic

American actress Kelly Mack, best known for her roles in «The Walking Dead» and «Chicago Med», has died at the age of 33.

The cause of death was a glioma of the central nervous system – a form of cancer that begins with tumors in the brain or spinal cord. Since autumn 2024, Kelly had been using a walker and a wheelchair.

The sad news was announced by her sister:

«It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Kelly. She was a bright light, and now she is gone… Kelly passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, surrounded by her loving mother Kristen and resilient aunt Karen. Words cannot express how deeply she will be missed. As her sister, I want you all to know how brave this girl was. I am incredibly proud of her», she wrote.

Photo: Instagram @itskelleymack

Director and screenwriter David Lynch has died at the age of 78, as reported by Variety. Later, his family confirmed the news of his passing.

«With deep sorrow, we announce the death of David Lynch, a remarkable person and artist. The world now has a large hole with him no longer among us. But, as he would say: «Focus on the doughnut, not the hole.»

David Lynch’s family also requested privacy during this time of grief.

It is worth noting that in 2020, the director was diagnosed with lung emphysema, a condition characterized by the enlargement of alveoli due to the destruction of their walls.

In the fall of 2024, Lynch admitted that he had not left his home in a long time and could not move around the house without an oxygen mask. California wildfires forced him to leave his residence, and his health significantly deteriorated in the final week.

The lung disease developed due to prolonged smoking, a habit Lynch picked up at the age of eight.

«I have no regrets. It was important to me. I wish, like any addict, that the things we love could be good for us,» Lynch once said about his addiction.

Many of Lynch’s films are known for their unique style, full of surrealism, absurdity, and paradoxical philosophy. He redefined television with Twin Peaks, a mystical detective series where solving the mystery was not the main focus. Two seasons and a feature film prequel, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), were released. In 2017, viewers saw the final third season of the series.

Lynch also directed a number of mystical thrillers with enigmatic plots that defy easy interpretation and a striking visual style, such as Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, and Lost Highway. He was behind the first adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune, the absurdist horror Eraserhead, the biographical drama The Elephant Man, and many other works.

Throughout his career, the filmmaker was nominated for multiple Oscars and received an honorary award for his achievements in 2019.