Stella Tennant lifeless: British supermodel was 50

LONDON — Stella Tennant, the aristocratic British product who was a muse to designers this kind of as Karl Lagerfeld and Gianni Versace, has died out of the blue at the age of 50, her household claimed Wednesday.

Tennant, the granddaughter of a duke, rose to fame in the 1990s even though walking the runway for designers such as Versace and Alexander McQueen.

In a statement, her loved ones reported: “It is with good sadness we announce the sudden loss of life of Stella Tennant on Dec. 22.”

“Stella was a wonderful woman and an inspiration to us all. She will be considerably missed,” it claimed.

The relatives requested for privateness and said arrangements for a memorial provider would be declared later on.

Law enforcement Scotland said officers were being called to an tackle in the Scottish Borders city of Duns on Tuesday adhering to the sudden demise of a 50-calendar year-aged female. Law enforcement said there were no suspicious conditions.

The granddaughter of the 11th Duke of Devonshire, Andrew Cavendish, and his spouse Deborah Mitford — a single of a glamorous, unconventional aristocratic family members — Tennant was one particular of the primary British types of the 1990s.

In the late 90s, Lagerfeld introduced Tennant as the new encounter of Chanel, with an unique modelling agreement, and she grew to become a muse to the designer.

Trend residence Versace compensated tribute to Tennant on Twitter, indicating: “Versace is mourning the loss of life of Stella Tennant. Stella was Gianni Versace’s muse for many a long time and buddy of the relatives. We will skip you permanently Stella. Relaxation In Peace.”

Tennant also appeared in promotion campaigns for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Hermes and Burberry.

New York Situations trend editor Vanessa Friedman tweeted: ”Stella Tennant, the coolest of the aristo-styles, has died. I’ll by no means forget about viewing her walk in Helmut Lang reveals. She described off-hand chic.”

In 1999 Tennant married French photographer David Lasnet. She is survived by him and their 4 youngsters.

Contributing: United states Currently

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