Brynn Carnesecca, best known for winning the title of Miss American Fork 2024 has passed away. Her family has not revealed the cause of her death, describing it as “unexpected.”A GoFundMe has been organized by her cousin, Kassidy Jackman Murdoch, in order to cover Brynn’s funeral expenses. The fundraiser amount will be used to create a memorial in Brynn’s honor and provide solace to her family. The GoFundMe has raised over $12,000 towards a goal of $20,000. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostBrynn’s GoFundMe page described her as “a bright light in our family and community.” She was also a pianist, journalist, and the creator of Envelopes of Hope. The Miss Utah Scholarship Organization announced her passing and described her as someone who “brought so much light” to the Miss Utah and Miss American Fork programs through her kindness, friendship, and service.Fellow contestants awarded her the Miss Congeniality Award at the 2025 Miss Utah competition in recognition of the positive impact she had on those around her.Continue to read for more details.Everything we need to know about Brynn CarneseccaBrynn Carnesecca’s sudden death has been mourned by the Utah community including her fellow colleagues, friends and her family.In a statement, the Miss Utah Scholarship Organization said Brynn's kindness, service and friendship left a lasting impact on the Miss Utah and Miss American Fork programs. In memory of Brynn, a community vigil would be organized on July 28, 2026 at 8:30 p.m., at the American Fork Amphitheater. The event is open to all who “would like to gather in remembrance and support of her family.”Brynn Carnesecca was based in Utah, American Fork. She touched countless people with her kindness, service, and friendship. She was crowned Miss American Fork 2024 after winning the Miss American Fork Scholarship Competition held on July 13, 2024 at American Fork High School. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDuring the competition, the founder of Envelopes of Hope spoke about her community initiative which provided light for incarcerated individuals. She further explained:“Through Envelopes of Hope, anyone above the age of 16 can sign up to be a penpal for an incarcerated individual in Utah. This program is designed to foster community, build relationships and encourage hope for the incarcerated. I am beyond excited to give this unique opportunity to American Fork and Utah.”On winning Miss American Fork, Brynn Carnesecca said that while growing up she looked up to the titleholders and that she felt “honored” to have been chosen for the title. She described it as an “incredible opportunity to serve the community.”During her senior year at American Fork High School, Brynn joined a pen pal project called Compassion Prison Project where volunteers wrote to inmates across the country. She became friends with a man named Franklin who was serving time at the Pennsylvania Correctional Facility. The California-based program inspired her own journey leading to the foundation of Envelopes of Hope.After graduating from American Fork High School in May 2023, Brynn Carnesecca attended Brigham Young University. She worked as a journalist and an intern with publications such as the American Fork Citizen, Lehi Free Press, Utah Valley Magazine, and KSL.com. She was working as a Social Media Reporter for the Daily Universe before her death. Her reporting covered local stories, community features, and human-interest topics.Many details about her family are not known since Brynn kept her personal life private. She was active on Instagram, where she shared about her community initiatives, pageant service and her academic life.In the GoFundMe organized by her cousin, Kassidy Jackman Murdoch titled “Support Brynn Carnesecca’s Memorial,” Kassidy wrote that their family is “heartbroken by Brynn’s unexpected passing.” In her concluding message, she requested to donate and share the fundraiser to honor Brynn’s memory.