Silence fell over Dallas this morning — not after a tough loss, not due to controversy, but because a shining light has gone out forever.Ng1

Dallas Cowboys Mourn Heartbreaking Loss of Netflix Star at Age 45 — “Her Spirit and Heart Will Never Be Forgotten”

The Dallas Cowboys organization is grieving — and so are fans across the country — after the devastating passing of Criscilla Crossland, the 45-year-old dancer and choreographer who touched millions through her role in the Netflix docuseries “America’s Team: The Dallas Cowboys.” Known for her vibrance, her energy, and a spirit that never dimmed even in the darkest hours, Crossland has died following a long and difficult battle with illness.

The news has rippled far beyond the franchise. Cowboys Nation, dance communities, and viewers who connected with her through the screen are mourning not just a performer — but a woman whose heart became a symbol of strength.

Crossland’s presence on Netflix gave the world a window into her life: the joy she brought into a room, the discipline she poured into every routine, and the resilience she showed even when her health challenged her future. Teammates and coworkers often described her as “a light” — the kind of energy that moves people, lifts them, and leaves them better than she found them.

And even when the illness grew heavier, she never stopped fighting.

Even from her hospital bed, she was known to smile, to support others, to speak about hope. Friends say she was the type of person who comforted others while she was the one in pain. The Cowboys organization honored her life with heartbreaking tributes, calling her family, not staff. For them, and for many watching from afar, this loss is personal.

Her legacy isn’t a trophy or a title — it’s the people who loved her, laughed with her, performed beside her, and learned from her unwavering courage. It is every young dancer who saw her on screen and believed they could shine too. It is every person battling illness who found strength in the way she never gave up.

Fans across social media have turned timelines blue and silver in her memory, flooding platforms with messages, photos, and memories of the woman who made them feel connected — even if they had never met her.

She may be gone at just 45, far too soon, but Criscilla Crossland leaves behind something more lasting than time.

Her spirit.

Her artistry.
Her fight.
Her heart — one that Cowboys Nation says will never be forgotten.