British supermodel Georgina Cooper passed away at the age of 46

British supermodel Georgina Cooper, known for her iconic gap-toothed Cool Britannia look, has died unexpectedly at the age of 46, according to friends and multiple reports.

According to Daily MailCooper was hospitalized after falling ill while holidaying on the Greek island of Kos with her husband Nigel for several months.

They were reportedly staying at the Marianna Hotel when they fell ill and were hospitalized on October 21.

After his condition was assessed, the hospital reportedly moved him to a better-equipped location on the island of Crete. He was reportedly treated for five days before he died.

Cooper’s cause of death was not disclosed WWD reports He suffered a brain hemorrhage due to long-term COVID.

Meanwhile, his former manager Dean Goodman told the Mail that he had “been unwell during Covid, had some health problems and been in and out of hospital.”

She confirmed that she “has plans for the future” and is “looking forward to her life” with her new husband.

Contrary to what the Mail reported, WWD claimed that he remained in Kos in the last days of his life.

A source on the island told the Mail that Cooper had been holidaying there for more than 20 years, going there for his honeymoon in July and October.

“This happened so suddenly and was a shock to all of us,” they added.

“He was talking about coming back in May because he wanted to find a place to live and maybe start a business. So sad.”

Cooper’s close friend and fellow model Jade Parfitt, 46, told the outlet that her “friends and family are absolutely devastated.”

“Georgina was a ray of light, a very popular model who was super fun, always smiling and mischievous at her best,” he added.

“We all wanted to hang out with George backstage. Their success in the industry has been enormous.”

Cooper began modeling at the age of 13 after being discovered in the 1992 Elite Look of the Year contest. 2018 interview With the Cultural Omnivore.

It was later reported that she had been signed by Premier Model Management, co-founded by former model Carole White. White was reportedly serving as Naomi Campbell’s manager at the time.

The late model hit the big time when she was 15, starring in a Jon Bon Jovi music video and embarking on a fruitful partnership with one of the biggest fashion photographers, Corinne Day, according to the Mail.

“Corinne really loved the way I looked; she especially loved the gap in my teeth, and she also liked my personality,” Cooper told the Cultural Omnivore.

“The following week we did our first shoot for Ray Gun magazine. It was a great time; We all had so much fun and Corrine was great to work with.”

He added: “I was so young at the time that I didn’t really realize how impactful the work we were doing was until I got older and people were complimenting me on the work we were doing together.”

Cooper became one of the biggest faces of the 1990s and easily one of the most recognizable due to the gap between her two front teeth. Some of her magazine covers included US Vogue and Face.

Cooper retired from the modeling industry when she gave birth to her son, Sonny, because “she couldn’t bear to leave him alone,” she told Cultural Omnivore.

“I tried to continue modeling but it broke my heart having to leave it for work,” she explained.

“I focused on modeling assignments in London, but my life was at a crossroads and I decided Sonny would come first.”

He most recently worked in the hospitality industry.

Following the news of his death, Cooper was remembered by his friends, peers and fans on social media. Parfitt remembers him as “one of the funniest and naughtiest” and “one of the nicest friends”.

“You were an incredibly kind and funny person, Georgina,” said Cool Britannia-era model Erin O’Connor. he wrote on Instagram.

“I/we all admired and loved you so much for the warmth, generosity, and gentle mischief you brought to the world.”

He added: “It’s been so many years since we (our little band of britannia from the 90s) hung out together during the crazy merry-go-round known as ‘show season’ – but you’ve ALWAYS stuck by me because I keep it real and you’re proud of who you are.”

Page Six has reached out to Goodman, Parfitt and O’Connor for comment.