In a tragic story of loss and grief, Clayton Anderson, the husband of former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson, has opened up about the devastating death of his wife following a stillbirth. Krystal, 40, tragically passed away last month due to sepsis, just one day after delivering her daughter, Charlotte Willow, at 5 months pregnant.

Clayton Anderson spoke to ABC News, expressing the couple's initial joy at the news of their pregnancy. Referring to a previous stillbirth they had endured in 2022, he shared, "It was like our little sign from him that, 'Hey, Mom, Dad, I got you. Don't worry about it.'"

Devastated by the loss of his wife, Clayton Anderson described Krystal as his world, his best friend, and the love of his life - the mother to their children. The grieving husband also shed light on the issues faced by pregnant Black women in America, specifically addressing the shortcomings of the healthcare system in providing adequate care to those with a history of problematic pregnancies.

"One of the issues that I guess I have with the system overall is Krystal is 40, and she's Black, and we'd had a loss before, but even then they say you know, you can't start a plan with maternal fetal medicine or the high-risk maternity doctors until you get to week 14," Clayton lamented. He emphasized that all pregnancies are high-risk, and this is especially true for women of color or older mothers, who should be treated as such from the beginning.

Clayton Anderson's heartbreaking story highlights a significant disparity in the U.S. medical system when it comes to maternal healthcare. Black women in America are at a higher risk of maternal mortality and face numerous barriers to accessing quality care. This tragedy serves as a reminder that urgent measures need to be taken to address and rectify these disparities.

As the nation mourns the loss of Krystal Anderson, her story adds to the growing chorus of voices demanding improvements to the healthcare system and greater attention to the needs of pregnant Black women. It is a reminder that no expectant mother should be overlooked or marginalized, and that every life lost in childbirth is a devastating tragedy that demands action.

The Anderson family's heartbreaking loss serves as a stark call to action for policymakers, healthcare providers, and society at large to address the systemic issues that contribute to health disparities among pregnant women. Only by acknowledging and rectifying these inequities can we hope to create a healthcare system where every expectant mother receives the care and support she deserves.