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The first Miss World, Kiki Hakansson passes away at 95

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Kiki Hakansson, the first-ever Miss World, has passed away peacefully at the age of 95. She died in her sleep on Monday, November 4, at her home in California. Her family confirmed that she “went peacefully, comfortably, and well taken care of.” The announcement was made through the official Miss World Instagram account. Born in Sweden, Kiki Hakansson made history in 1951 when she was crowned Miss World at the inaugural Miss World pageant, which took place in London. Held on July 29, 1951, at the Lyceum Ballroom, the pageant was initially conceived as a one-time event tied to the Festival of Britain. However, the contest went on to become a global institution, and Kiki’s victory marked the beginning of the Miss World legacy. In a heartfelt tribute shared on social media, the official page of the Miss World pageant expressed its deep sorrow at her passing. (ANI)

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