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Tyrese Haliburton's Fiancée Jade Jones' Friend Dies During Bachelorette Party

A close friend of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée, Jade Jones, died during their bachelorette trip to St. Barts. Makenzi Kern, 26, passed unexpectedly days after her birthday. Police and medical reports are still pending, and foul play is not suspected. Haliburton and Jones are grieving privately.

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New details confirm Kern’s age (26) and that her death occurred days after her birthday, with family ruling out foul play.

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  1. Makenzi Kern, 26, dies during Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée Jade Jones’ St. Barts bachelorette party

    A close friend of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée, Jade Jones, died during their bachelorette trip to St. Barts. Makenzi Kern, 26, passed unexpectedly days after her birthday. Police and medical reports are still pending, and foul play is not suspected. Haliburton and Jones are grieving privately.

    What's confirmed:

    • Makenzi Kern, 26, died during a bachelorette trip to St. Barts hosted by Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée Jade Jones.
    • Kern’s death occurred days after her 26th birthday, according to family and obituary details.
    • No foul play is suspected in Kern’s death, per family statements.
    • Haliburton and Jones are grieving privately, with no public statements from either.
    • Kern was described as a ‘silly and goofy soul’ who ‘could brighten everyone’s spirits’ in an obituary.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Kern suffered sudden health complications before her death, though specifics remain unconfirmed.
    • The bachelorette trip was a ‘dream getaway’ for Jones, per one report.
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  2. Jade Jones' friend Makenzi Kern dies at bachelorette party; NBA star's fiancée in mourning

    A close friend of Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée, Jade Jones, died during their bachelorette party in St. Barts. The victim, Makenzi Kern (26), was reportedly a guest at the event. Police and medical reports are pending. Haliburton and Jones are grieving privately. Cause of death remains unconfirmed.

    What's confirmed:

    • Makenzi Kern, 26, died during Jade Jones’ bachelorette party in St. Barts earlier this month.
    • Jones, fiancée of Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, was present at the event.
    • Haliburton and Jones are mourning the loss of Kern, a close friend.
    • The bachelorette party took place in St. Barts, a Caribbean destination.
    • Haliburton proposed to Jones in July 2025 after meeting in college in April 2019.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Cause of death is under investigation; no official statement has been released.
    • Kern’s death was unexpected and sudden, per multiple reports.
    • Police or medical examiners have not disclosed details about the circumstances.
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