Breaking: Iconic Supermodel Tatjana Patitz Dies of Breast Cancer at Age 56
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The world of fashion has bid a sad farewell to one of its most iconic stars: Tatjana Patitz.
The Hamburg-born supermodel extraordinaire passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 56 after a 40-year-long career and a battle with breast cancer.
The news was confirmed by her agent, who stated that the star passed away in her home in Santa Barbara, California.
Tatjana first shot to fame after appearing alongside Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford on the cover of British Vogue for the January issue in 1990.
This image has gone down in history as one of the most iconic fashion images of all time and shot her career (as well as the careers of her supermodel peers) into superstardom.
Edward Enninful, editor of British Vogue, named this photo one of the top 10 British Vogue covers of all time.
Tatjana also starred in a George Michael music video, 'Freedom!' in 1990, where all of the original 'supermodels' appeared.
This made her a household name and now, upon her passing, many tributes have flooded in.
Fellow model Elaine Irwin posted a picture of their joint Paris Vogue cover on Instagram, saying: 'Forever treasured Tatjana. With love to Tatjana Patitz and family.'
Cindy Crawford posted a broken heart emoji and shared a few flashback photos with Patitz on her Instagram Stories.
Eva Herzigova also paid tribute to Tatjana after confirming the news writing: 'An angel has left us, Tatjana Patitz …hearing about your passing is the saddest news I could have imagined…I miss you dearly RIP.'
Condé Nast Chief Content Officer and Vogue Global Editorial Director Anna Wintour also paid her tribute to the late model, writing: 'Tatjana was always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti.'
'She was far less visible than her peers—more mysterious, more grown-up, more unattainable—and that had its own appeal.'
Tatjana was born to an Estonian mother and a German father, with the family making a move to Skanör in Sweden. She then ended up in Paris to pursue modelling, where she signed a contract with an Elite modelling agency.
During her blooming career, Tatjana worked on campaigns for Chanel, Calvin Klein and Versace and was featured on the covers of several renowned fashion magazines, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Marie Claire.
The supermodel had a preference for a lifestyle that was far from the hustle and bustle of the high life, preferring to make her home in California with her beloved animals. She was also an ambassador for the American Wild Horse Sanctuary.
Peter Lindbergh’s team paid tribute to the model in a very touching statement shared on Twitter: 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tatjana Patitz, a long-time friend of Peter's.'
'We would like to salute Tatjana's kindness, inner beauty and outstanding intelligence. Our thoughts go to her loved ones and particularly Jonah. She will be immensely missed.'
Tatjana is survived by her son Jonah Johnson, whom she described as her 'source of happiness'. The star was wed to Jonah’s father Jason Johnson from 2003 until 2009.
Members, this is an absolute tragedy and we will always remember Tatjana’s wonderfully talented work she did in the modelling industry. She was an enigmatic, graceful and a simply beautiful individual.
We here at the Seniors Discount Club send our deepest sympathies and condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.
Are you a fan of the late model? Share your favourite Tatjana Patitz moments in the comments below.
The Hamburg-born supermodel extraordinaire passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 56 after a 40-year-long career and a battle with breast cancer.
The news was confirmed by her agent, who stated that the star passed away in her home in Santa Barbara, California.
Tatjana first shot to fame after appearing alongside Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford on the cover of British Vogue for the January issue in 1990.
This image has gone down in history as one of the most iconic fashion images of all time and shot her career (as well as the careers of her supermodel peers) into superstardom.
Tatjana Patitz passed away at age 56 after battling breast cancer. Credit: Shutterstock.
Edward Enninful, editor of British Vogue, named this photo one of the top 10 British Vogue covers of all time.
Tatjana also starred in a George Michael music video, 'Freedom!' in 1990, where all of the original 'supermodels' appeared.
This made her a household name and now, upon her passing, many tributes have flooded in.
Fellow model Elaine Irwin posted a picture of their joint Paris Vogue cover on Instagram, saying: 'Forever treasured Tatjana. With love to Tatjana Patitz and family.'
Cindy Crawford posted a broken heart emoji and shared a few flashback photos with Patitz on her Instagram Stories.
Eva Herzigova also paid tribute to Tatjana after confirming the news writing: 'An angel has left us, Tatjana Patitz …hearing about your passing is the saddest news I could have imagined…I miss you dearly RIP.'
Tatjana was one of the most recognisable faces of the 90's, earning the title of 'supermodel' alongside other fashion icons Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford. Credit: Shutterstock.
Condé Nast Chief Content Officer and Vogue Global Editorial Director Anna Wintour also paid her tribute to the late model, writing: 'Tatjana was always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti.'
'She was far less visible than her peers—more mysterious, more grown-up, more unattainable—and that had its own appeal.'
Tatjana was born to an Estonian mother and a German father, with the family making a move to Skanör in Sweden. She then ended up in Paris to pursue modelling, where she signed a contract with an Elite modelling agency.
During her blooming career, Tatjana worked on campaigns for Chanel, Calvin Klein and Versace and was featured on the covers of several renowned fashion magazines, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Marie Claire.
The supermodel had a preference for a lifestyle that was far from the hustle and bustle of the high life, preferring to make her home in California with her beloved animals. She was also an ambassador for the American Wild Horse Sanctuary.
Peter Lindbergh’s team paid tribute to the model in a very touching statement shared on Twitter: 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tatjana Patitz, a long-time friend of Peter's.'
'We would like to salute Tatjana's kindness, inner beauty and outstanding intelligence. Our thoughts go to her loved ones and particularly Jonah. She will be immensely missed.'
Tatjana is survived by her son Jonah Johnson, whom she described as her 'source of happiness'. The star was wed to Jonah’s father Jason Johnson from 2003 until 2009.
Members, this is an absolute tragedy and we will always remember Tatjana’s wonderfully talented work she did in the modelling industry. She was an enigmatic, graceful and a simply beautiful individual.
We here at the Seniors Discount Club send our deepest sympathies and condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.
Are you a fan of the late model? Share your favourite Tatjana Patitz moments in the comments below.
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