Dad of Miss Nebraska USA 2010 passed away - He was killed in a farm accident

Dad of Miss Nebraska USA passes away

Statement from Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, regarding Miss Nebraska USA:

“Belinda flew home to be with her family and loved ones during a tragic time. We are heartbroken for her loss, but inspired by her strength and spirit.

Sadly, the show must go on and the 50 contestants who remain in Las Vegas are more committed to making this a show that will make Belinda proud. Although she is not physically here, her presence remains.

Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with her during this difficult time.”

Dad of Miss Nebraska USA killed in farm accident
Associated Press – May 8, 2010 7:55 PM ET

SCOTIA, Neb. (AP) – The father of Miss Nebraska USA has been killed in a farm accident about a week before her appearance in the national pageant.

Greeley County sheriff David Weeks says 55-year-old Harry Wright died Friday night when his skid steer ran into him, pinning him. Wright had been fixing fences on his land in Scotia when the accident happened.

Wright’s daughter, Belinda Wright, was in Las Vegas in anticipation of the Miss USA pageant on May 16.

Her grandmother, Darlene Jensen, says she came back to Nebraska Saturday afternoon. She didn’t know whether her granddaughter would still compete, although her family is encouraging her to do so.

Information from: KOLN-TV, http://www.kolnkgin.com

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Miss Nebraska USA's dad dies in accident

SCOTIA, Neb. (AP) -- The father of Miss Nebraska USA has been killed in a farm accident about a week before her appearance in the national pageant.

Greeley County sheriff David Weeks said 55-year-old Harry Wright died Friday night when his skid steer ran into him, pinning him. Wright had been fixing fences on his land in Scotia when the accident happened.

Wright's daughter, Belinda Wright, had been in Las Vegas in anticipation of the Miss USA pageant on May 16.

Her grandmother, Darlene Jensen, said she came back to Nebraska Saturday afternoon. She didn't know whether her granddaughter would still compete, although her family was encouraging her to do so.

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