MANILA, Philippines — Miss World Philippines 2012 runner-up April Love Jordan has passed away at the age of 31.
Jordan succumbed to liver cancer last Friday, Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) reported Monday.
Miss World Philippines 2012 Queenie Rehman took to Instagram to mourn the passing of Jordan.
“I’m lost for words April.. I just can’t accept that you’re gone. We won’t be able to have these wonderful moments together. I know that you’re in good place right now and we will truly miss you,” Rehman said.
“You’ve fought hard in life till your very last breath. We are truly grateful to have met you and of course being one of your close friends during Miss World Philippines and the years after that. We love you and we will miss you so much,” she added.
Prior to being crowned as 3rd Princess in Miss World Philippines 2012, Jordan also competed in pageants like Binibining Pilipinas, Mutya ng Pilipinas, and Miss Philippines Earth. (Editor: Mike U. Frialde)