The Miss Universe Guyana committee announced the passing of its Assistant Director, Toni Burnett on Friday, March 8, 2024.
She was surrounded by her family and friends after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest.
Toni Burnett
The fashion icon and coach was laid to rest in Washington, DC, on Friday last. Toni was born to Guyanese parents Caroline Burnett and Eric Smith on February 28, 1989.
She was a powerhouse in the fashion and pageant industries, working with some of the nation’s biggest fashion brands and claiming pageant titles such as Miss Guyana (2010), Miss Caribbean Metro USA (2010), Ms Maryland United States (2017) and Ms United States 2017.
She also spearheaded and coached many fashion runway shows throughout the United States and Caribbean as well as mentored countless individuals during her lifetime, leaving a lasting impact on the modelling and pageant world.
Burnett is survived by her son, parents, and extended family.
Her extraordinary life, marked by her infectious humour, radiant smile and boundless love, will forever inspire and be cherished.
Her unique spirit and legacy will continue to live on through the Miss Universe Guyana organisation and those who loved her dearly.
