Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is out of the hospital and persevering with her restoration, practically 4 months after a daunting fall in the course of the 2025 Miss Universe preliminary competitors left her with a critical mind damage.
Henry, 28, was launched from medical care in Thailand and stays beneath shut supervision as she begins the following section of her restoration, in response to reporting from Individuals. Whereas the replace marks a significant step ahead, she has not but resumed her pageant duties or returned to public appearances.
The incident occurred final November, in Bangkok, when Henry fell by a gap within the stage whereas competing within the night robe portion of the preliminary competitors. The autumn resulted in a fracture, intracranial hemorrhage, and a number of accidents, together with facial lacerations and a lack of consciousness that required intensive care and around-the-clock monitoring.
Because the accident, the Miss Universe Group has lined all medical, rehabilitation and residing bills tied to her therapy in Thailand, together with lodging for her mom and sister, who remained by her facet. The group has additionally dedicated to masking future medical prices associated to her accidents.
Henry has provided glimpses into her restoration in current weeks. In a February Instagram put up, she described the expertise as a season of “restoration and renewal,” writing that the autumn “shifted every thing” however revealed a energy she didn’t know she had.
“A fall can uncover a depth of energy you didn’t know you possessed,” she shared.
Nonetheless, the impression of the incident has prolonged past the pageant stage. Authorized representatives confirmed Henry has not been in a position to return to her work as an ophthalmology resident for the reason that fall.
Whereas her launch from the hospital alerts progress, her restoration is ongoing. For now, Henry’s focus stays on therapeutic after an accident that reshaped each her profession and her life.
