Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dies at 22 after lifelong heart condition

Miss Austria Lucia Sisic, 22, dies after lifelong heart condition; retrospectives on her life, advocacy and impact on cardiac awareness.

Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dies at 22 after lifelong heart condition
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Publish: 09.09.2026
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Miss Austria 2024 titleholder Lucia Sisic has died at the age of 22, Mission Austria announced in a tribute on its Facebook page. The organisation said it learned of her passing with “great shock and deep sorrow” and extended condolences to her family and friends; no cause of death has been confirmed.

Sisic was crowned Miss Austria in 2024 and remained the reigning titleholder as no subsequent contest had been held. Mission Austria CEO Kerstin Rigger and her husband Jörg signed the message, saying Sisic “will always remain a part of our Miss Austria family.”

Sisic had publicly discussed a congenital heart condition and gratitude toward medical teams. In 2024 she thanked paediatric medical staff on Instagram, saying dedicated doctors repeatedly saved her life and helped her lead a fulfilling life. She underwent seven operations related to her condition, with her first operation occurring shortly after birth, she told Austrian outlet Heute.

Herzkinder Österreich, an Austrian charity supporting children with heart conditions, also paid tribute on Facebook, calling her loss “deeply saddening” and describing her as warm-hearted, joyful and courageous for pursuing her path despite surgeries.

Liberal News Analysis: What Does This Development Mean?

Mission Austria and Herzkinder Österreich issued public tributes confirming Sisic’s status as Miss Austria 2024, her longstanding congenital heart condition, multiple surgeries including an operation after birth, and the absence of a confirmed cause of death in initial statements.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

  • Lucia Sisic, Miss Austria 2024, has died at age 22.
  • Mission Austria announced her death and offered condolences; no cause confirmed.
  • Sisic had a congenital heart condition, underwent seven operations, and publicly thanked medical teams.
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