BANGKOK — The Miss Universe Organization and the family of Dr. Gabrielle Henry, Miss Jamaica Universe 2025, have shared a heartfelt update on her recovery following a serious on-stage accident last month.
The statement, released on Monday, detailed the extent of Dr. Henry’s injuries, noting that her fall caused “an intracranial haemorrhage with loss of consciousness, a fracture, facial lacerations and other significant injuries.”
The accident occurred during the evening gown presentation in the preliminary round of Miss Universe 2025 on November 19, when Henry fell from the stage at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani near Bangkok. She was immediately rushed to a hospital in Bangkok.
Nawat Itsaragrisil, chairman of the Miss Universe Thailand Host Committee, said the following day that she was safe and had no broken bones. However, the Jamaican beauty queen did not participate in the final round on November 21 and has required extended treatment in the ICU.
On December 8, the Miss Universe Organization and Dr. Henry’s family announced that she continues to receive specialized medical care and will soon return to Jamaica under full medical supervision.
“The Organization has provided unwavering support, covering all medical and living expenses and affirming that Dr. Henry holds no responsibility for the incident,” the statement read.
“The Henry family extends their sincere gratitude to Jamaica, the Miss Universe community, and supporters around the world for their continued love, prayers, and encouragement.”
Before competing in Miss Universe, the 28-year-old ophthalmologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston was a dedicated social activist with extensive work in education and healthcare, inspiring youth and young women. She founded the Her See Me Foundation to provide educational and economic opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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