'She was so loved': Community holds vigil for former Miss American Fork who died Sunday
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Brynn Carnesecca, 21, passed away unexpectedly on July 26. Carnesecca was crowned Miss American Fork 2024 and was an accomplished musician and journalist who interned at KSL in 2025. (Andrew Adams, KSL)  8 photos     Save Story KEY TAKEAWAYS A vigil was held for Brynn Carnesecca, former Miss American Fork, on Tuesday. Carnesecca, 21, known for her journalism and service, passed away unexpectedly Sunday. Her nonprofit, Envelopes of Hope, aimed to build empathy between communities and inmates. AMERICAN FORK — Many who have been touched by a young woman's love and ambition held a candlelight vigil Tuesday evening in remembrance of a life well lived.
Adding to this, Brynn Carnesecca, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. Her mother, Michele Carnesecca, told KSL she wants her daughter to be remembered for the "amazing life she lived."
Meanwhile, "She took her own precious life, but she is more than what happened to her," Michele Carnesecca shared. "We would like to celebrate the amazing life she lived."
Notably, Brynn Carnesecca was crowned Miss American Fork in 2024 and was recognized by her fellow contestants with the Miss Congeniality Award at Miss Utah last year. She was also an accomplished journalist who interned at KSL during the summer of 2025.
As per the latest buzz, "She was an incredible writer and reader from a young age," Michele Carnesecca shared, adding that her daughter was published by the American Fork Citizen, Lehi Free Press and BYU's Daily Universe. She also interned at Utah Valley Magazine and Good Things Utah.
In further updates, At the vigil, yellow and white balloons were strewn across American Fork Amphitheater for Brynn Carnesecca. Attendees wore yellow to honor her, and they also wrote notes in her memory.
On top of that, Friend Jefferson Penrod shared at Tuesday's vigil that Brynn Carnesecca thrived in media for a lot of reasons.
"Brynn loved telling stories, and she loved writing," Penrod shared. "And I think for her, journalism was a way that she could not only do good in the community but also express her passions in writing."
Source: KSL News