’90s Model Georgina Cooper Dies at 46, Months After Wedding
British supermodel Georgina Cooperbest known for her work in the 1990s “Cool Britannica” wave and signature gaping smile, died while visiting a Greek island with her husband, whom she had married a few months earlier. He was 46 years old.
Cooper’s Friends, Jade Parfitt again Erin O’Connorconfirmed his death on social media on Thursday, November 8. According to Daily MailCooper died of complications apparently caused by prolonged COVID.
Speaking to the outlet, his former agent Dean Goodman explained that Cooper was on the island of Kos with her new husband, Nigel, and fell ill, spending five days in intensive care before dying “two days ago.”
“Georgina was not well during the Covid period and had some health issues and was in and out of hospital. But he had plans for the future. He was newly married and was looking forward to his life. Everyone is frustrated. He was a real star,” she said.
Cooper married her husband in June near her hometown in the UK, according to the outlet. The two got married on the island of Kos.
Another model Parfitt shared on her Instagram account that Cooper said: “One of the funniest and naughty friends, he doesn’t care about the beautiful ones, we all wanted to hang out with George backstage. He sends so much love to his son, family. And friends. It went too fast.”
Meanwhile, O’Connor, another modeling peer, lamented, “You were an incredibly kind and funny person, Georgina. I/we all loved and loved you so much for the warmth, generosity and gentle mischief you brought to the world. It’s been years since we (our 90s britannia pack) shared the carousel time known as ‘show season’ – but you ALWAYS stuck with me for keeping it real and being proud of who you were.”
Cooper first attracted attention by appearing at the age of 15 in a Bon Jovi music video, before going on to model alongside some of the biggest names in the ’90s and appear on the covers of books such as Vogue again The face. He was close to a Brit supermodel Kate Mossand worked for brands such as Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Stella McCartney. Known as “the original gap-toothed girl,” her distinctive smile was a defining feature.
“He was very happy,” Carole Whitea former modeling agency executive, told WWD. “When he was young, he made a lot of money and had a bad habit at that time. Everyone finds the gap between their teeth very impressive. “
Cooper quit modeling after the birth of her son, Sonny, to focus on her family.
Cooper is survived by her husband and son.