Georgina Coopers former agent said the supermodel died suddenly while on the Greek island of Kros with her new husband. She loved Greece and told me she and her husband were coming back to the UK. But she tragically passed away there two weeks ago, agent Dean Goodman told MailOnline.
Georgina Cooper was remembered by friends posting photos from her youth.
According to Dean Goodman, Georgina suffered from some health problems during Covid-19 and had been in and out of the hospital several times. However, relatives and friends were shocked when the former supermodel passed away while on vacation in Kros. She had just gotten married and was excited about her new life. Everyone was shocked, Dean said.
Georgina Cooper married hotel receptionist Nigel in June and honeymooned on the island of Kros. She and her new husband returned to the Greek island in October. According to Metro , the couple are opening a bar on the island.
Georgina Cooper at her wedding in June. Photo: Mail
Model Jade Parfitt, a friend of Georgina Cooper, expressed her grief at the sad news: Her friends and family are devastated. Georgina was a ray of light, a famous model, always happy, smiling and playful. We all wanted to hang out with her after work. She achieved great things in the fashion industry.
Georgina Cooper was born in London and began her modeling career at the age of 13 when she entered the Elite Look of the Year contest in 1992, finishing third. The young girl quickly gained attention and rose to stardom. She is known as one of the most famous models of the golden generation of British models in the 1990s, at the same time as Kate Moss. She has walked for many major fashion houses including Versace, Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Stella McCartney The beauty has appeared on the covers of fashion magazines The Face , American Vogue
Georgina Cooper on the runway in 1997. Photo: Penske Media
She catwalked in a show in 2000. Photo: PA
Georgina Cooper is known for her fresh-faced beauty and gap-toothed front teeth. Renowned photographer Corinne Day considers Georgina a muse and loves her iconic gap-toothed smile.
After giving birth, Georgina Cooper decided to put her career on hold to focus on motherhood. She explained in a 2018 interview: When I had my son, I couldnt bear to leave him alone. I tried to continue modelling but it broke my heart to be away from him when I had to work away. So I decided that my son Sonny was my top priority.