Makenzi Kern, a 26-year-old close friend of Jade Jones and former Iowa State cheerleading teammate, dies while Jones is on a bachelorette trip in St. Barts. Multiple reports say Kern’s death occurs unexpectedly during the trip and is described as resulting from sudden health complications. Her family publicly states they do not suspect foul play and do not believe drugs or alcohol contributed to her death. The coverage also links Kern to the engagement between Jones and Tyrese Haliburton, an NBA player for the Indiana Pacers. Haliburton is described as a two-time NBA All-Star who proposed to Jones in July 2025. Separate outlets note that Kern and Jones are longtime friends, with one report highlighting personal images related to the bachelorette trip. While the specific medical details are not provided in the accounts, the reports consistently portray the incident as an unexpected medical event during the celebration. The circumstances continue to be reported based on family statements and information available to date.