Georgina Cooper, the beloved
supermodel of the 1990s, known for her iconic
gap-toothed smile, has passed away at the age of 46.
The shocking news comes during what should have been one of the
happiest moments of her life—her honeymoon in Greece.
Her untimely death has left the fashion
world and her loved ones devastated, with tributes pouring in
from industry
veterans, close friends, and admirers worldwide.
A
Love Story Cut Short
Georgina was celebrating the start of a new
chapter with her newlywed husband, Nigel,
when tragedy struck.
The couple was
vacationing on the Greek island of Kos when Georgina
suddenly fell
gravely ill. What began as a romantic
getaway quickly turned into a desperate fight
for survival.
She was
immediately rushed
to a hospital on the island as her condition worsened. But as
medical professionals realized the severity of her illness,
she was airlifted
by helicopter to Crete, where doctors fought to save her life.
Cause of Death
For five agonizing days,
Georgina remained in intensive care,
her body struggling against the complications that had haunted her since
contracting COVID-19 years earlier.
Despite the best
medical efforts, she tragically passed away,
leaving behind a heartbroken husband, a devastated son, and a world
mourning the loss of a true fashion icon.
While an
official cause
of death has not been confirmed, reports suggest that a
brain hemorrhage, possibly linked to long COVID complications,
may have played a role.
Her former
agent, Dean
Goodman, spoke to the Daily Mail about the
devastating loss:
“Georgina had
been unwell during COVID and developed some health problems, but she had plans
for the future. She had just married and was looking forward to life. Everybody
is devastated. She was a genuine superstar.”
From
Teen Model to Global Fashion Star
Before she became a household name, Georgina Cooper
was a bright-eyed
13-year-old when she was first scouted in the UK.
Just two years later, she shot to international fame after appearing in a Bon Jovi music video, a moment that would define the start of a dazzling career in the fashion industry.
“I was so
young at the time, I didn’t really understand how influential the work we were
doing was until I got older,” she reflected in Corinne Day’s
documentary Diary,
per WWD.
Her effortless
beauty and captivating energy quickly caught the attention of top
designers and fashion photographers, landing her on
the covers of major magazines like The Face.
Georgina
became one of the standout “cool Brits” of the ’90s and early 2000s,
walking for the world’s biggest designers
and gracing the pages of prestigious fashion editorials.
But beyond her
striking
looks, Georgina was known for something rare in the fashion
world—a
sense of humor and an unshakable authenticity.
A
Legacy of Love and Friendship
News of Georgina’s passing has shaken
the fashion industry, with former colleagues and close friends
taking to social media to express their grief.
Supermodel Jade
Parfitt, who shared countless runway moments with Georgina,
wrote on Instagram:
“One of the
funniest and naughtiest, never mind most beautiful friends. We all wanted to
hang out with George backstage. Sending so much love to her son, family, and
friends. Gone too soon.”
High-fashion
model Erin
O’Connor also paid tribute, writing:
“You were an
incredibly kind and funny human being, Georgina. I/we all admired and loved you
so much for the warmth, generosity, and gentle mischief you brought to the
world. You ALWAYS stuck out for keeping it real.”
Life
After the Runway
While many models cling to the
glamour of the industry, Georgina chose a
different path.
After giving birth to her beloved son, Sonny, she made the difficult decision to step away from modeling, prioritizing motherhood over fame.
“I tried to
continue modeling, but it broke my heart when I had to leave him for work. I
focused on modeling assignments in London, but my life was at a crossroads, and
I decided that Sonny came first,” she once shared in an interview with The
Cultural Omnivore.
Her passion
for helping
others led her to train as a midwife,
while also working in the hospitality industry.
Alongside her
husband, she had been dreaming of opening a bar in Kos—a
new
adventure, far from the flashing cameras and designer runways.
But those dreams were tragically cut short.
Gone
But Never Forgotten
Georgina Cooper’s death is a devastating
reminder of how unpredictable life can be. She
was more than a model—she was a mother, a friend, and a woman full of life and
ambition.
Her legacy
will live on—not only in the fashion world,
where her photos
and runway moments remain iconic, but in the hearts of those who
knew and loved her.
She is
survived by her husband, Nigel, and her son, Sonny—the
two people she cherished most in the world.
Rest in peace, Georgina. You will never be forgotten.
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