Georgina Cooper, the cherished supermodel from the 1990s known for her unique gap-toothed grin, has passed away during her honeymoon in Greece.
She was only 46.
A heartbreaking event occurred during what should have been a joyful time for famous model Georgina Cooper and her husband Nigel.
Friends Jade Parfitt and Erin O’Connor shared the news of Georgina’s death on social media on Thursday, November 8. Reports from the Daily Mail indicate that she died due to issues related to long COVID.
Georgina was on the island of Kos with her new husband just months after their wedding when their honeymoon turned into a disaster. She fell seriously ill and had to be taken to a hospital on the island.
Reason for death
Because of how serious her condition was, she was airlifted to Crete for better treatment. Sadly, after five days in intensive care, Georgina passed away, leaving her family and friends heartbroken.
”Georgina had been sick during Covid and developed some health issues; she had been in and out of hospitals. But she had plans ahead. She just got married and looked forward to life ahead. Everyone is crushed. She was truly a star,” said Dean Goodman, her former agent told Daily Mail.
Even though she received medical help after getting sick, Georgina tragically died at age 46. While there hasn’t been an official confirmation about why she died exactly reports suggest that a brain bleed possibly linked to long COVID problems might have played a role in her early passing.
Rise to fame
Georgina Cooper stood out as one of the “cool Brits” in fashion during the ’90s and early 2000s; she started modeling at just 13 years old.
She became famous two years later by appearing in Bon Jovi’s music video which made her well-known for that signature gap-toothed smile.
“I was so young back then I didn’t really get how important our work was until I grew up & people complimented me about it,” she mentioned in Corinne Day’s documentary Diary, according to WWD.
With covers on major magazines like The Face, Georgina’s upbeat attitude & iconic look made her loved within fashion circles leaving an unforgettable mark on the industry.
Dreamed of opening a bar
Her close friends & colleagues deeply miss Georgina Cooper. Fellow model Jade Parfitt wrote on Instagram:
”One of my funniest & naughtiest friends who also happened to be beautiful! We all wanted George around backstage! Sending love out there for sonny , family ,and friends . Gone too soon.”
High-fashion model Erin O’Connor also honored Georgina saying ”You were such kind-hearted & funny person , we all admired you so much because you brought warmth , generosity ,and gentle mischief into our lives . You always kept it real.”
In what became the last part of life journey ,she moved from glamorous modeling world into more down-to-earth roles as midwife while working hospitality jobs too . After having son Sonny,she chose not continue modeling but focus more time with him instead .
“I tried keeping up with modeling but it broke my heart leaving him behind for work.I focused mainly London assignments but my life hit crossroads where Sonny came first,”she shared with The Cultural Omnivore.
She along with partner dreamed about opening bar at Kos where they had family connections but sadly those dreams ended abruptly.Georginas legacy will live through loving family members plus warmth given everyone around .
She leaves behind husband along with son.
