Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader's Husband Speaks Out After Tragic Stillbirth-Related Death
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TODAY
Former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal "Krissy" Anderson died of cardiac arrest caused by sepsis shortly after the stillbirth of her daughter, Charlotte Willow Anderson. Her husband, Clayton Anderson, criticized the healthcare system's one-size-fits-all approach to maternal care, particularly for Black women, and described the events leading to her death. Krystal had suffered a stillbirth and a miscarriage scare before her death. The hospital treating her expressed condolences but couldn't comment on specifics. Black maternal mortality rates in the US are high, and recent studies show minority women may be more at risk for sepsis. Krystal, a software engineer, had made significant contributions to improving healthcare.