Supermodel dead, aged 46

A top model and mum, who became a star on the catwalks in the 1990s, has died at a young age her friends and fellow models have confirmed.

A supermodel, who rose to fame during the days of “Cool Britannia” in the nineties, has passed away aged 46.

Georgina Cooper’s friends have shared heartfelt tributes on social media after news broke of the British model’s death, The Sun reports.

Model Jade Parfitt posted a series of photos paying tribute to Cooper on Instagram with a heart caption.

She wrote: “Goodbye beautiful girl”.

Model Georgina Cooper who has sadly died aged just 46. (Photo by Robert Mitra/Penske Media via Getty Images)

“Devastated to share the news of George’s passing. 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.”

Models from across the industry joined Parfitt in sharing tributes to Cooper.

Erin O’Connor commented: “Ahh George …. You were an incredibly loving and kind human being”.

We all admired and loved you so much for the warmth and generosity you brought to us all.

“Beautiful soul, Mum, woman. Rest in peace.”

Georgina Cooper modelling a collection by Donatella Versace. (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/Penske Media via Getty Images)

The supermodel rose to stardom in the 1990s.

Cooper, born in London, graced the covers of leading fashion magazines like The Face and appeared in the pages of American Vogue.

The supermodel’s career began in 1992 when, at just 13, her mum entered her in the Elite Look of the Year contest.

However, she quickly climbed the modelling ranks and thrived during the Cool Britannia era in the nineties.

Cooper described the period as being “very cool as it was very much about being yourself” in an interview.

In a 2018 interview with Cultural Omnivore, the 46-year-old revealed that becoming a mum led her to step back from modelling and pursue a career in hospitality.

She added: “I work in the hospitality industry, and I love it because I’m a people person”.

“After I had my son I just couldn’t bear to leave him alone and I wanted to be there for him.

“I tried to continue modelling but it broke my heart when I had to leave him for work.”

This story was published in The Sun and is reproduced with permission.

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