supermodel Georgina Cooperwho walked the catwalks in many high-profile fashion shows in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was 46 years old.

Two of Cooper’s friends, model friends Yesim Parfitt And Erin O’ConnorHe shared the news of his death with heartbroken posts on Instagram on Thursday, November 7.

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Cooper was vacationing in Greece at the time of his death. Daily Women’s ClothingParfitt, who spoke to Parfitt by phone for an article about Cooper’s passing published on Friday, November 8, described his late friend during the interview as a “very humane person” who had “infectious” energy and was “always 100 years old.” “her percent.”

“He’s always someone you would gravitate towards backstage because you knew you were going to have so much fun chatting with him,” Parfitt told the magazine.

in it Instagram tributeFeaturing five snapshots from Cooper’s early modeling days, Parfitt described Cooper as “one of the funniest and naughtiest, never mind the nicest friends, we all wanted to hang out with George backstage.” “I am sending so much love to his son and his family,” Parfitt said. And friends.”

O’Connor also paid tribute to Cooper with a two-part photo. Instagram carousel. The first photo was the same photo Parfitt chose to start his own tribute; A smiling photo shows Cooper sitting on the floor and leaning on his hands. The second picture was this: FaceMagazine cover from August 1996, showing Cooper above his shoulders as he smiles at the camera.

“You were an incredibly kind and funny person, Georgina. We all adored and loved you for the warmth, generosity and gentle mischief you brought to the world,” O’Connor’s eulogy began.

“It’s been many years since we (our little ’90s British band) hung out together during the crazy merry-go-round known as ‘gig season’ – but you’ve ALWAYS stuck by me for keeping it real and being proud of who you are,” O’ Connor wrote was continuing. “What a great life you lived… Spirit-filled, infinite, inspiring humility. You will never be forgotten.”

Cooper, known to many by the gap between his upper two front teeth, was associated with the Cool Britannia look of the mid-to-late 1990s. She modeled for many fashion designers. Giorgio Armani And calvin kleinaccordingly Casual Women’s Clothing.

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