The Miss Universe Organization has issued a detailed update on Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, following her serious fall during the preliminary evening gown round on November 19. In a statement shared Monday, the organization confirmed she “suffered a serious fall through an opening on the stage,” resulting in an intracranial hemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations, and other massive injuries.
GettyHenry was admitted to the intensive care unit in Bangkok, where she remained in critical condition under continuous neurological monitoring, and she continues to require 24-hour specialist care, according to the update.
MUO Says It Has Covered Medical Costs and Emergency Support
Henry is expected to return home to Jamaica “in the coming days,” according to the Miss Universe Organization, which said she will travel with a full medical escort and be transferred directly to a hospital for continued treatment.
The statement noted that the MUO has covered Henry’s “hospital, medical, and rehabilitation expenses” throughout her care in Thailand and has also paid for hotel and living costs for her mother and sister, who remained by her side.
The organization added that it is funding Henry’s medically supervised repatriation flight and has committed to covering all future medical expenses related to the incident.
“From the time the incident took place, the Miss Universe Organization has stood beside Gabrielle and her family as if she were their own, assuming full and immediate responsibility without hesitation,” the release said, with the Henry family expressing deep gratitude and calling the support an act of “devotion and protection.”
Family and Pageant Leaders Thank Supporters as Henry Prepares to Return Home
Henry and her family shared appreciation for the thousands of messages and prayers sent from Jamaica and around the world.
Miss Universe co-owner Raúl Rocha posted the statement on Instagram. “Thank God our Miss Universe Jamaica is preparing to return home,” he wrote.
“To all those who were concerned about her health, thank you so much for supporting us with your prayer chains.”
Henry continues to recover as she prepares for the next phase of treatment, surrounded by family.
