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California Beauty Queen Andrea Andrade Dies at 35 After Nine-Year Cancer Fight

Her husband confirmed her Jan. 16 death, with a public wake in Reedley set for Feb. 4.

Overview

  • Andrade died on Jan. 16 after being hospitalized shortly after Christmas, according to her husband, Chris Wilson.
  • Diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2017, she outlived an initial six‑months‑to‑two‑years prognosis before a 2025 recurrence advanced to stage 4 affecting her reproductive system.
  • She and Wilson founded the Not All Heroes Wear Capes program, visiting children in hospitals to bring support and joy during treatment.
  • A former pageant standout, she won five titles: Miss West Coast, Miss Nuestra Belleza USA, Miss Fresno County, Miss Regional West and Miss California Congeniality.
  • Family announcements note a ceremony in Reedley with a public wake on Feb. 4, as tributes from friends and followers continue across social media.