Krystal Anderson, Former Chiefs Cheerleader, Dies from Sepsis After Stillbirth

Anderson, a champion for women's health and advocate for Black women in STEM, succumbed to sepsis following the stillbirth of her daughter.

Krystal Anderson, a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader and software engineer, died from sepsis on March 20, 2024, after a stillbirth.
Anderson was admitted to the hospital during her 21st week of pregnancy and underwent three surgeries, but the source of infection remained elusive.
She is survived by her husband, Clayton William Anderson, and was preceded in death by her daughter, Charlotte Willow, and infant son, James Charles.
Anderson was recognized for her contributions to healthcare through her work at Oracle Health, where she developed software to assess the risk of post-partum hemorrhage.
Her legacy includes advocacy for women's health rights and support for causes close to her heart through a GoFundMe legacy fund.