Stella Tennant arrives at the Spring/Summer 2015 Haute Couture show during the Paris Fashion Week. Picture: EPA/Etienne Laurent
Stella Tennantâs family reveal late supermodel took her own life after being âunwell for some timeâ
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Stella Tennantâs family has revealed the late supermodel took her own life after being âunwell for some timeâ.
The supermodel suddenly passed away on December 22, aged 50, just days after celebrating her landmark birthday.
And her family has now revealed her suicide came after a lengthy battle with her mental health and have asked for privacy at this difficult time.
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In 1993, aged 23, Ms Tennant, who was the granddaughter of the 11th Duke of Devonshire, Andrew Cavendish, and Deborah Mitford, broke into modelling, posing for magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar.
In the late 90s, Karl Lagerfeld announced Ms Tennant as the new face of Chanel, with an exclusive modelling contract, and she became a muse for the fashion designer, which he attributed to her resemblance to Coco Chanel.
Fashion house Versace paid tribute to Ms Tennant on Twitter, saying: “Versace is mourning the death of Stella Tennant.
“Stella was Gianni Versace’s muse for many years and friend of the family. We will miss you forever Stella. Rest In Peace.”