Lucy Markovic, who starred within the 2015 season of Australia’s Subsequent Prime Mannequin and went on to work for manufacturers together with Versace, has died. She was 27.
Markovic’s loss of life was confirmed on her Instagram web page and by her agent Elite Mannequin Administration. The mannequin had been battling arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a uncommon mind situation.
“I remorse to tell you that Lucy has handed,” mentioned an announcement on Markovic’s Instagram Tales. “She was at peace.”
Elite Mannequin Administration added: “We’re heartbroken to share that Lucy Markovic has handed away after a courageous battle with a mind AVM.
“Lucy was a shiny shining mild, and had an unimaginable dry humorousness. Her smile and laughter may mild up a room, and draw you nearer to her. She liked to bounce, she actually shined.”
Donatella Versace was amongst those that paid tribute to Markovic. “I’m so sorry to listen to about Lucy. Relaxation in peace, stunning lady,” the Italian dressmaker wrote on Instagram.
Mannequin Cartia Mallan mentioned: “Heartbroken to say the least. My stunning good friend Lucy sadly handed at present after placing up a robust struggle. I can’t even put into phrases how sort, radiant and caring she was as a human. To not point out how insanely stunning and proficient she was.”
Markovic spoke about her analysis with AVM, a tangle of blood vessels within the mind, as not too long ago as final month. The mannequin mentioned her AVM was “the scale of a golf ball” and had resulted in her struggling seizures.
Marvokic appeared on Season 9 of Australia’s Subsequent Prime Mannequin on the age of simply 17. She completed in second place behind Brittany Beattie.
