‘America’s Next Top Model’ News: Tyra Banks, Miss J Alexander & Others Mourn Loss Of Mirjana Puhar, ‘Deeply Saddened’ [VIDEO]
Cycle 21 contestant Mirjana Puhar of America's Next Top Model was murdered along with two others Tuesday night in Charlotte, N.C. and with her loss, the ANTM family has been mourning on social media.
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Tyra Banks, Miss J Alexander, Cycle 21 contestants, adoring fans and other members of the ANTM family have taken to social media since the news broke of Puhar's death.
Wednesday, Banks tweeted everyone in the ANTM family "is deeply saddened by the tragic news of Mirjana Puhar."
The Top Model family is deeply saddened by the tragic news of Mirjana Puhar. We love you, Mirjana. Forever.
— Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) February 26, 2015
The official Twitter for the reality modeling competition show shared, "Our hearts&prayers go out to her loved ones."
We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news about Mirjana Puhar. Our hearts&prayers go out to her loved ones. pic.twitter.com/bizvm7EuIh — ANTM (@CW_ANTM) February 26, 2015
Miss J is "remembering her fondly."
Saddened to learn about #ANTM Cycle 21 contestant Mirjana Puhar's murder. Remembering her fondly. RIP pic.twitter.com/gHj7WMZEcY
— Miss J Alexander (@MissJAlexander) February 25, 2015
Puhar's cast mate during Cycle 21, Raelia Lewis shared a video on Instagram, which showed Puhar stating, "I have a dream that one day we will spread more love than we do hate," which Lewis believes should be how Puhar is remembered.
A video posted by Raelia Lewis (@raelialewis) on Feb 25, 2015 at 12:34pm PST
Will Jardell, who placed second during Cycle 21 also spread the video, while stating Puhar has the "Voice of an angel."
Voice of an angel. Everyone share. Spread love not hate. #mirjanasdream #antmfamily #antm #mirjana… https://t.co/lW9j7pxiad
— Will Jardell (@williamjardell) February 25, 2015
Jardell also shared his "absolute favorite image" of his fallen friend. It's a black and white close-up.
My absolute favorite image of @mirjanapuhar pic.twitter.com/IyExUTwZK5 — Will Jardell (@williamjardell) February 25, 2015
Jardell's boyfriend James Wallington mourned Puhar too. He thanked her "for the wonderful memories and the laughs" they shared.
The Cycle 21 winner Keith Carlos tweeted, "I Love You" along with two images of them together from their time on ANTM.
I Love You @mirjanapuhar #RIP #ANTMCycle21 pic.twitter.com/jzea4JlY0q
— Mr. ANTM (@Keith_Carlos) February 25, 2015
Adam Smith, another Cycle 21 contestant, claimed Puhar "will live on" through all of their memories together.
"Our cast lost a family member today. I still cannot comprehend that you are no longer with us, I can vividly see you laughing and hear your voice as if it were yesterday," he further shared.
Everyone please keep Mirjana and her family in your thoughts and prayers. We love you dearly, and you will live on in our memories. Our cast lost a family member today. I still cannot comprehend that you are no longer with us, I can vividly see you laughing and hear your voice as if it were yesterday. #RIPMirjana #ANTMfamily A photo posted by Adam Smith (@adamantm21) on Feb 25, 2015 at 11:46am PST
Cycle 20's Mike Scocozza also spread the love in mourning Puhar.
"Such terrible news," he declared of her loss.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of @mirjanapuhar. Such terrible news. RIP. #ANTM #antmfam
— Mike Scocozza (@mikescocozza) February 25, 2015
