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Gia Marie Carangi [2] (January 29, 1960 – November 18, 1986) was an American model, considered by some to be the first supermodel. [3] [4] In 2023, Harpers Bazaar ranked her 15th among the greatest supermodels in the 1980s.
Dec 30, 2023 · In her final moment, Gia Carangi’s haunting gaze reflects the turmoil of a life lived in the spotlight. The once vibrant and iconic supermodel is frozen in time, a poignant reminder of the devastating effects of addiction and mental illness.
Dec 2, 2019 · Gia Carangi was a trailblazing model who graced the covers of Vogue and Cosmopolitan in the late '70s and '80s. She died of AIDS at 26 in 1986, after struggling with heroin addiction and facing discrimination as a queer woman.
May 12, 2018 · Gia Carangi contrived HIV virus from a shared needle. She used to read news about the recent virus and did not fear death. Some time before she passed away, Rob recalled a funny moment with Gia.
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Jun 10, 2021 · On November 18, 1986, Gia Carangi passed away from AIDS-related complications. She was only 26 years old. In fact, she was one of the first famous women to ever succumb to the disease.
Oct 16, 2023 · Gia Carangi, the iconic supermodel of the 70s, left a lasting impact on the fashion world with her fierce beauty and rebellious spirit. However, her final Vogue photoshoot captured a different side of her life, one plagued by addiction and turmoil.
Dec 1, 2023 · PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia-born supermodel Gia Carangi was one of the first women to die of AIDS. On this World AIDS Day, Action News spoke to renowned makeup artist Sandy Linter, who...