Former Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson, 40, dies 'unexpectedly' after childbirth

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The Kansas City Chiefs are mourning the loss of one of their own after announcing that former cheerleader Krystal "Krissy" Anderson died shortly after giving birth to her daughter last week. She was 40. 

The Chiefs Cheer team shared the heartbreaking news on social media last week. 

Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders perform during the Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL International Series Match at Wembley Stadium on Nov. 1, 2015 in London. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

"She was loved and adored by her teammates, fans, and strangers who were never strangers for long," the post on Instagram read. "We will miss her kind spirit, joyful energy, and her sparkle. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones. We will cherish every moment we had with her. At a later date, we will share how we will continue to honor her legacy." 

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According to an obituary posted online, Anderson "passed away unexpectedly" on March 20. She died shortly after the birth of her daughter Charlotte Willow, who, according to the post, "was born at rest."  

Anderson’s friend, Shanna Adamic, told FOX 4 Kansas City that she was 21 weeks pregnant when she was told by doctors that they could not find a heartbeat. Anderson’s husband, Clayton Anderson, also told the outlet that after giving birth to their daughter, his wife spiked a fever. She eventually suffered organ failure because of sepsis and passed away days later. 

Cheerleaders during the NFL game between Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions at Wembley Stadium on Nov. 1, 2015 in London. (Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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