Model Sienna Weir Dies Aged 23

Sienna Weir, Miss Universe Australia finalist, has died at the age of 23, following a horseback riding accident.

Her agency, Scoop Management, shared a tribute video showcasing photos of the model, saying "Forever in our hearts." 

After a horseback riding accident, she was taken off life support. She was riding at Windsor Polo grounds in Sydney on April 2nd when her horse fell. She was rushed to Westmead Hospital, spending several weeks on life support.

She has a double degree in English literature and psychology from Sydney University and had recently said she had a "deep and unmoving love for show jumping."

"My family aren't quite sure where this passion came from, but I've been horse-riding since I was 3 years old and can't imagine my life without it. I travel to rural Sydney two to three times a week to train and compete around New South Wales or broader Australia every other weekend."

Chris Dwyer, Australian photographer who had previously worker with Sienna, paid tribute via social media. 

"You were one of the kindest souls in the world, you lit up the room and the world is a lot darker now that you are gone," he wrote on his Instagram Stories alongside a photo of Sienna. "Hope wherever you are, you're being the gremlin we all know and love. Miss you so much already."

Model Sofia Reynal also shared on her page, "You are forever the angel we always knew, beaming with so much joy, looking above us, touching the hearts of everyone who was lucky to have met you. My heart breaks, no words could ever describe the pain that stems from so much love. That love you unconditionally shined."

Sienna's Instagram posts also had plenty of condolences, with pageant star Jasmin Selberg writing, "As a fellow equestrian, this pains me even more. Rest in Peace."