90s supermodel Georgina Cooper dies at 46, months after her wedding

british supermodel Georgina CooperBest known for her work on the “Cool Britannica” wave of the 1990s, as well as her trademark toothless smile, she died while visiting a Greek island with her husband, whom she had married just months earlier. She was 46 years old.

Cooper’s Friends Jade Parfitt and Erin O’Connorconfirmed his death on social media on Thursday, November 8. According to the daily mailCooper died from complications apparently resulting from long COVID.

In statements to the media, his former agent Dean Goodman He explained that Cooper had been on the island of Kos with her new husband, Nigel, and fell ill, spending five days in intensive care before dying “a fortnight ago”.

“Georgina had not been feeling well during Covid and had developed some health problems and had been in and out of hospital. But she had plans for the future. She had just gotten married and was looking forward to her life. Everyone is devastated. “She was a true superstar,” he said.

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Cooper married her husband in June near their hometown in the United Kingdom, according to the outlet’s report. The two spent their honeymoon on the island of Kos.

Model Parfitt shared on her Instagram account that Cooper was: “One of the funniest and naughtiest friends, let alone the most beautiful, we all wanted to hang out with George backstage. Sending lots of love to your son, family. And friends. “He left too soon.”

Meanwhile, O’Connor, another modeling partner, lamented: “You were an incredibly kind and funny human being, Georgina. We all admire and love you so much for the warmth, generosity, and gentle mischief you brought to the world. It’s been many years since we (our little 90s Britannia group) hung out together during the crazy carousel era known as ‘show season’, but you ALWAYS stood out to me for keeping it real and being proud of who you were.”

Cooper first attracted attention when he appeared at age 15 in a Bonjovi music video, before going on to model alongside some of the biggest names of the ’90s and appearing on the covers of publications such as Fashion and the face. She was close to her fellow British supermodel. Kate Mossand worked for brands such as Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Stella McCartney. Known as the “original toothless girl,” her distinctive smile was a defining trait.

“She was very funny” Carole Blancoa former modeling agency executive, told World Water Day. “When I was young, I made a lot of money and had that very nervous streak that was typical of the time. “They all found the space between their teeth quite surprising.”

Cooper stopped modeling after the birth of his son, Sonny, so he could focus on his family.

Cooper is survived by her husband and son.