Amber-Lee Friis, a finalist in the Miss Universe New Zealand pageant, died on Monday. Amber-Lee Friis from Auckland passed away suddenly on Monday, … Amber-Lee Friis, a finalist in the Miss Universe New Zealand pageant, died on Monday. A former Miss Universe New Zealand finalist has taken her own life aged just 23. She was 23. She was 23. She was 23. She was 23. The Kiwi beauty pageant contestant was 23. Amber-Lee Friis, the beauty queen who went on to become a finalist in the 2018 Miss Universe New Zealand pageant, passed away on Monday at only 23 years old. The beauty pageant community is mourning the loss of one of their own. The New Zealand Police confirmed to People that they responded to … Amber Lee Friis, a previous finalist for Miss New Zealand 2018, passed on Monday, May 18. A delegate for the New Zealand Police in Auckland disclosed to Fox News that police took care of Amber’s abrupt spending on Monday. Friis' talent agency, The Talent Tree, confirmed the tragic news Monday. A reason for death has not yet been uncovered. New Zealand police confirmed to People that they responded to a sudden death call on May 18, which was referred to the coroner. Amber-Lee Friis, a 2018 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist, has died, her talent agency confirmed. Former Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Amber-Lee Friis has died, her agent in Auckland shared on Facebook earlier this week. Former Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Amber-Lee Friis passed away … She was 23. Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Amber-Lee Friis has died.