Makenzi Kern Dies at 26 During Jade Jones' St. Barth Bachelorette Weekend

Q: What sudden medical complication killed a healthy 26-year-old during her best friend's bachelorette party?

The specific medical complication has not been publicly disclosed. Reports say Makenzi Kern, 26, died from “unexpected health complications” while attending her best friend Jade Jones’ bachelorette party in St. Barthélemy, but no official cause of death has been released. What is known is that Kern was described as healthy, and her family has said they do not suspect foul play, drugs, or alcohol played a role. Multiple reports, including TMZ’s account cited in the available coverage, stop short of identifying the exact medical event. So the direct answer is that, based on the information currently available, it remains unclear what sudden medical complication killed her. Any more specific claim would go beyond the confirmed reporting.

3 articles · Updated · Complex · Jun 15

Makenzi Kern, 26, died earlier in June while attending Jade Jones' bachelorette weekend on the Caribbean island of St. Barthélemy.
TMZ reported Kern died from unexpected health complications during the trip, though no further details were immediately provided.
Jones, the fiancée of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, became engaged to him last July.
Kern and Jones knew each other from the Iowa State University cheerleading squad, placing Kern among Jones' longtime friends at the event.