Former Australia’s Subsequent High Mannequin star Lucy Markovic has died. She was 27.
On Thursday, April 10, Markovic’s family members introduced her loss of life on her Instagram Stories, writing, “I remorse to tell you that Lucy has handed.”
“She was at peace,” the put up continued, including that she was with household on the time of her loss of life.
“We ask you to please give us area in these exhausting instances,” the put up concluded. “Might Lucy relaxation in peace,” alongside an angel emoji.
The mannequin — who got here runner-up on Australia’s Subsequent High Mannequin in 2015 earlier than happening to work for the likes of Versace, Armani and Victoria Beckham — revealed on Instagram final month that she wanted to endure surgical procedure to deal with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) “the dimensions of a golf ball,” per the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The put up seems to have since been deleted.
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She mentioned that she was on account of have surgical procedure on March 26, however the date was then modified to April 2, the outlet acknowledged.
Markovic had mentioned within the put up that she’d been coping with the situation for 4 years, CNN reported.
Based on the Mayo Clinic, an AVM “is a tangle of blood vessels that creates irregular connections between arteries and veins within the mind.”
The situation impacts roughly three in each 10,000 folks, per Australia’s Mind Basis website.
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Markovic’s company in New York Metropolis, Elite Mannequin Administration, was among the many many paying tribute on Instagram, writing, “We’re heartbroken to share that Lucy Markovic has handed away after a courageous battle with a mind AVM.”
“Lucy was a brilliant shining mild, and had an unbelievable dry humorousness. Her smile and laughter might mild up a room, and draw you nearer to her. She cherished to bounce, she actually shined,” they added.
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“Modeling was one in all Lucy’s goals, and we’re deeply honored to have been a part of that journey along with her. She introduced class, power, and wonder to her work. However greater than that, she introduced herself—her heat, her laughter, her mild,” the put up continued.
The company, who shared the message alongside a photograph of Markovic modeling for Versace, concluded, “To her household and buddies, please know that you’re in our prayers and in our hearts. We mourn with you, and we rejoice the unbelievable particular person Lucy was. We are going to always remember her.”
Donatella Versace, who stepped down as artistic director of Versace final month after almost 30 years on the helm, reposted a photograph of Markovic on the runway in Los Angeles modeling for the model.
“I’m so sorry to listen to the information about [Lucy Markovic],” the 69-year-old wrote on her Instagram Stories, including, “Relaxation in peace stunning lady,” alongside a dove emoji.
