Longtime Kansas City Cheerleader Passes Away Giving Birth

A longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader who was passionate about women’s health passed away after giving birth. Krystal “Krissy” Anderson, a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader and yoga instructor, passed away at the age of 40 shortly after giving birth. The official Chiefs Cheer Instagram confirmed her death and expressed condolences while paying tribute to Anderson. An obituary also shared that Anderson died “unexpectedly” on March 20, “shortly after the birth of her daughter, Charlotte Willow Anderson, who was born at rest.” “We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of CC alum Krystal. Krissy cheered with us for over 100 games from 2006-2011 and 2013-2016,” the statement began. “During that time, she attended the Pro Bowl as the Chiefs representative in 2015, served as a captain of her team, cheered during the London game, and visited our troops around the world, including in Iraq, Kuwait, and throughout the United States.” The Chiefs Cheer statement added that Anderson “was loved and adored by her teammates, fans, and strangers who were never strangers for long.” “After her time as a cheerleader, she continued to share her love of dance and Chiefs Cheer by serving in an alumni role on game day,...