Her last two years of life were devoted to a tough struggle, which she ultimately lost: this Friday, October 13, 2023, Miss Uruguay 2015 Sherika de Armaswho then competed for the title of Miss World 2015, died of complications a long battle with cervical cancer. The young woman made a strong impression in 2015 by participating in the Miss World 2015 competition, which was won by the Spaniard Mireia Lalaguna. The young woman, just 18 years old at the time, had not managed to climb into the top 30, unlike the Frenchwoman Hinarere Taputu. Miss Tahiti 2014, first runner-up to Miss France 2015, narrowly beaten by Camille Cerf (30.0% against 25.3%), replaced her in the competition, and climbed to the top 11.
Since the end of her adventure at Miss World and Miss Uruguay, Sherika de Armas had remained in the world of fashion and beauty, opening her own beauty salon in which she also sold makeup. She was a volunteer for several associations, and worked in particular for children with cancer. On Instagram, it was his brother, Mayk, who made his death official: “I will always remember you, not only for all the support you gave me, but also how much you wanted to see me grow and for your love, your joy, the friends we shared and who remain with me today. Fly high little sister, forever”. Several Miss Uruguay have also paid tribute to the young woman, like the current Miss Uruguay, Carla Romero : “She was one of the most beautiful women I have ever met in my life”.
A cancer that is curable, provided it is diagnosed in time
Fourth most common cancer in women after breast cancer, colorectal cancer and lung cancer, cervical cancer affects 600,000 women each year. In France, the mortality rate of women with cervical cancer is very low among women under 70, with less than 5 deaths per 100,000 affected women. In women aged 85 and over, the rate is 15 deaths per 100,000 patients, which makes this cancer one of the least dangerous cancers when caught in time… 90% of deaths due to cervical cancer occur in poorly developed countries, according to the WHO.