Famous model dies aged 46 on holiday: married 4 months

Georgina Cooper has died aged 46 on the Greek island of Crete, her agent Dean Goodman has confirmed, sharing that the British supermodel had addressing health issues from the COVID-19 pandemic.

She was visiting Greece with her husband Nigel Smith, whom she married in early June, when her health took a turn for the worse. She was initially hospitalized in Kos, but due to the seriousness of her condition, she was transferred by ambulance to Crete, where remained in intensive care for five days before he died.

The model died at the end of October and her body was brought to England a few days ago.

“Georgina was not feeling well during the pandemic, she had some health problems, she was in and out of hospital, but she had plans for the future. She had just gotten married and was eager to start her life. of the world has been destroyed He was a real superstar,’ Dean Goodman told MailOnline.

Cooper is survived by her husband and son, Sonny. Her friends and colleagues in the fashion world have expressed their sorrow and admiration for her, remembering her as a “fun, generous and genuine” person.

Who Was Georgina Cooper?

The catwalk star, known for her signature toothy smile, was a prominent figure in the fashion industry during the 1990s, being part of the ‘Cool Britannia’ wave.

He started his career at the age of 13 and at the age of 15 he became famous by appearing in a Jon Bon Jovi video. She quickly became one of the most recognized models, working for brands such as Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Stella McCartney.

She retired from modeling to focus on raising her son Sonny and has worked in the hospitality industry for some time.

“After having my son, I couldn’t bear to leave him alone and I wanted to be there for him. I tried to continue modeling, but I was sad when I had to leave him to work. I concentrated on modeling jobs in London, but life was at a crossroads and I decided that Sonny was first,” he said in 2018.

Georgina Cooper was married in early June but fell ill while on holiday in Greece in October.