Krystal “Krissy” Anderson, a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader, tragically passed away at the age of 40 due to sepsis complications following the stillbirth of her daughter. Her husband, Clayton Anderson, shared in a recent interview that Krissy’s health deteriorated rapidly, leading to organ failure and multiple surgeries. The official Instagram account for Chiefs cheerleaders confirmed her passing and extended their condolences.
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Krystal ‘Krissy
Krissy is survived by her husband, parents Bertha and Burnette Johnson, brother Corey Johnson, and other relatives, as mentioned in her obituary. Sadly, her death follows the loss of her infant son, James Charles. Clayton expressed his profound grief, stating, “I feel lost… There’s a lot of people in this house and it feels empty.”
In remembrance of Krissy, the Kansas City Chiefs honored her with a heartfelt tribute on their Instagram page. The post highlighted her dedication to the team, noting that she cheered for more than 100 games, including the Super Bowl LVIII-winning season. The statement expressed deep sadness at her passing and recognized her contributions to the Chiefs Cheer team from 2006 to 2011 and 2013 to 2016.