Longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson passed away after giving birth
Kansas City, Missouri – Krystal Anderson, a longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader, passed away on March 27, 2024, after giving birth. Anderson, 32, passed away from postpartum complications.
- Anderson was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri.
- She is an alumna of the University of Kansas.
- Anderson worked as a nurse before becoming a cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Anderson married her husband, Michael, in 2016.
- The couple has a daughter, named Ava.
Anderson was a cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs for 12 years. She is known for her enthusiasm and love for the team. Anderson is also a devoted and loving mother to her daughter.
Anderson’s death came as a shock to the Kansas City Chiefs community.
The official Chiefs Cheer Instagram confirmed her death and expressed condolences while paying tribute to Anderson. An obituary also shared that Anderson died “unexpectedly” on March 20, “shortly after the birth of her daughter, Charlotte Willow Anderson, who was born at rest.”
“We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of CC alum Krystal. Krissy cheered with us for over 100 games from 2006-2011 and 2013-2016,” the statement began. “During that time, she attended the Pro Bowl as the Chiefs representative in 2015, served as a captain of her team, cheered during the London game, and visited our troops around the world, including in Iraq, Kuwait, and throughout the United States.”
The Chiefs Cheer statement added that Anderson “was loved and adored by her teammates, fans, and strangers who were never strangers for long.”
In an interview with Kansas City Fox affiliate WDAF, Clayton Anderson said that his wife spiked a fever after their daughter was stillborn. He said that she battled sepsis, which led to organ failure and three surgeries.
“I feel lost,” Clayton Anderson said. “There’s a lot of people in this house and it feels empty.”
The death of Krystal Anderson is a great loss to the Kansas City Chiefs community. Anderson will be remembered for his enthusiasm, love for his team and love for his daughter.
