Georgina Cooper has sadly passed away at the age of 46.
The British supermodel gained prominence in the 1990s, a defining era in the fashion industry, and became iconic for her Cool Britannia style, highlighted by her distinctive gapped front tooth.
She started her modeling career at the age of 13, and two years later, her big break came when she appeared in a Bon Jovi music video.
As the fashion world mourns her passing, heartfelt tributes are pouring in from Cooper’s friends and colleagues within the industry.
Model Jade Parfitt shared with the Daily Mail: “Georgina was a ray of light, an incredibly popular model who was full of energy, always laughing and mischievous in the best ways. Her achievements in the industry were immense.”
Supermodel Erin O’Connor wrote on Instagram: “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.”
Cooper’s former agent, Dean Goodman, also shared: “She was the original gap-toothed girl! I will miss her immensely. RIP in peace, Georgie girl. I will never forget you and always love you. See you on the other side.”
Cooper collaborated with some of the most influential figures in fashion, becoming a muse for renowned photographer Corinne Day and gracing the covers of prestigious fashion magazines like Vogue and The Face.
Former model agency executive Carole White told WWD: “She was a walk-in, and she was so much fun.
“When she was young, she made a lot of money and had this very edgy streak that fit the era. Everyone found the gap between her teeth quite amazing.”
Despite her prominence in the industry, Cooper stepped away from the fashion world in the early 2000s to focus on raising her child, Sonny.
In 2018, the former supermodel shared, “After having my son, I couldn’t bear to leave him. I wanted to be there for him. I tried to keep modeling, but it broke my heart every time 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.”
The mom-of-one was reported to have most recently worked in hospitality in Kent.
Cooper’s death comes just months after she married her new husband, Nigel, according to the Daily Mail.
The star reportedly fell ill while on holiday in Kos with her husband, prompting her to be taken to the island’s main hospital.
However, it’s believed her condition worsened to the point where doctors arranged for an air ambulance to fly her to Crete, where the medical facilities are better.
Cooper reportedly remained in intensive care for five days before tragically passing away. Her body has since been flown back to England.
Her former agent, Goodman, told the Daily Mail, “She loved Greece and had told me she was going back with her new husband – but tragically, she passed away there a fortnight ago.”
He also revealed that the former supermodel had been “unwell during Covid and had developed some health problems.”
Cooper’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
The former supermodel is survived by her son, Sonny, and her husband, Nigel.
