Putri Andriani Juficha’s death was announced on Aug. 14, her 26th birthday, by Miss Grand Indonesia, a pageant Juficha once competed in as well
Credit: Putri Juficha/Instagram
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- Putri Andriani Juficha, the Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 titleholder and a runner-up at the Miss Grand Indonesia 2025, has died
- The Miss Grand Indonesia pageant announced the news of the beauty queen’s death on Aug. 14, which was also her 26th birthday
- According to a post from the Miss Earth account, Juficha was dedicated to environmental advocacy, focusing on waste recycling and protecting rivers from pollution
Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Andriani Juficha has died, the Miss Grand Indonesia pageant announced on Friday, Aug. 14. She was set to turn 26 on the same day.
Juficha was also a runner-up at the Miss Grand Indonesia 2025 pageant, which also announced the pageant queen’s death on Friday.
A statement posted on the official Miss Grand Indonesia 2025 account read: “With deepest sorrow, the Miss Grand Indonesia Organization mourns the passing of Putri Andriani Juficha, Runner-Up Miss Grand Indonesia 2025.”
Credit: Putri Juficha/Instagram
Continuing, the pageant wrote, “You were more than a titleholder. You were part of our Grand family, a beautiful soul whose grace, strength, and spirit touched so many hearts.”
“Although your journey with us has come to an end far too soon, the memories, love, and light you shared will forever remain in our hearts. May you rest peacefully in the embrace of the Almighty, and may your beautiful soul find eternal peace. 🤍🕊️,” the statement read.
“Our deepest condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones,” the post concluded. “May you be granted strength and comfort during this difficult time.”
Credit: Putri Juficha/Instagram
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According to her bio, Juficha was a runner-up in the Miss Grand Indonesia pageant. She was also a law student, per her bio.
A post from the official Miss Earth Instagram account also shared that Juficha had a “commitment to environmental advocacy.” She dedicated her work to promoting waste recycling, protecting rivers from pollution, and safeguarding communities and the planet.
Juficha was also a singer and had released a song linked in her bio.
A cause of death has not been disclosed at this time.
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