A mother, wife and former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader, Krystal “Krissy” Anderson died of sepsis on March 20 according to a GoFundMe page.
The 40-year-old succumbed to sepsis after giving birth to her stillborn daughter. In a recent interview, Krissy’s husband, Clayton Anderson, said that her condition deteriorated, which led to organ failure and three surgeries. The official Instagram account for Chiefs cheerleaders confirmed her death and expressed condolences.
According to the Mayo Clinic, sepsis is “a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly.”
In honor of Krystal’s memory, the GoFundMe page organizers have surpassed their goal of $25,000. With over 700 donations, the page has raised over $76,000 to “cover the medical expenses incurred during her fight, contribute to a meaningful memorial service, and establish a legacy fund.”
Following Krissy’s tragic death, the Kansas City Chiefs paid tribute to her in a heartfelt Instagram post shared by Chiefs Cheer’s handle. The message notes that Krissy cheered for the Super Bowl LVIII winning team for more than 100 games. The statement reads, “We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of CC alum Krystal.”
“She was loved and adored by her teammates, fans, and strangers who were never strangers for long.
The post continued: “We will miss her kind spirit, joyful energy, and sparkle. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones. We will cherish every moment we had with her.”
Tavia Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, shared a heartwarming comment in the post about the late cheerleader, writing, “A profound loss for our team, organization, and anyone who ever crossed her path. We love & miss you, Krissy.”
According to her obituary, Krissy is survived by her husband, parents Bertha and Burnette Johnson, brother Corey Johnson and other family members, per Today. It also notes that her death was preceded by her infant son, James Charles’ death. In an interview with Fox 4, Clayton said, “I feel lost,” adding, “There’s a lot of people in this house and it feels empty.