Samantha Edwards (2016), former Miss North Dakota

Samantha Edwards, a former Miss North Dakota, died June 14, according to multiple news sources. She was 37. A cause of death was pending results from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office, according to police. Edwards was found dead Tuesday in her Minneapolis home. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that police were summoned to her home at about 7:30 a.m. and found her body. Edwards was named Miss North Dakota USA in 2003. The Miss USA Pageant shared condolences in a post on Facebook: "We are saddened by the sudden loss of Samantha Edwards, Miss North Dakota USA 2003. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. She will forever be a part of this organization."