Georgina Cooper, the British supermodel who rose to fame in the 1990s and was known as London’s “original gap-toothed girl,” has died at 46, The Post can confirm.
A friend of fellow ’90s modeling icon Kate Moss, Cooper passed away while vacationing on the Greek island of Kos only months after getting married.
A source on the Greek island said she died after “falling ill” suddenly the day before she was set to fly back to her home in the UK.
Cooper’s former agent, Dean Goodman, told The Post, “I can confirm the death of the beauty that was Georgina Cooper.
The pair exchanged vows at her home in Maidstone, Kent, before heading to a local pub for their wedding reception.
The Post can confirm that Georgina Cooper, the British supermodel who became well-known in the 1990s and was dubbed London’s “original gap-toothed girl,” passed away at the age of 46.
Cooper died while on vacation on the Greek island of Kos, just months after getting married. Cooper was friends with fellow ’90s modeling icon Kate Moss.
She passed away, according to a source on the Greek island, after “falling ill” unexpectedly the day before her scheduled flight back to the UK.
“I can confirm the death of the beauty that was Georgina Cooper,” Cooper’s former agent Dean Goodman told The Post. She was unique—unlike any other person I have ever cared for—and difficult to locate these days. I and the numerous people she touched will truly miss her. “”.
She was a unique individual, a naughty, humorous soul with a smile that brightened any space or catwalk, and it is lovely to see the outpouring of love for her,” he added. “.”.
In June, Cooper said “I do” to Nigel, her husband. After exchanging vows at her house in Maidstone, Kent, the couple went to a nearby pub for their wedding reception.
The Daily Mail broke the news of her passing first.
She was transported to the main hospital on Kos, but the outlet claims that because of how seriously she was ill, she was flown to Crete via air ambulance, where she spent five days in critical care before passing away. Last week, Cooper’s body was reportedly flown back to England.
“She told me she was returning to Greece with her new husband because she loved it, but she passed away there two weeks ago,” Goodman said in a statement to Daily Mail.
He clarified that Georgina “had plans for the future” and that she had been ill during COVID and had experienced some health issues, including frequent hospital stays. “”.
She had recently gotten married and was excited about her future. Everyone is inconsolable. “She truly was a superstar,” he continued.
It is unknown what caused Cooper’s death.
At the age of 15, the model made her breakthrough appearance in one of Bon Jovi’s music videos. She later appeared on the covers of prominent magazines like Vogue and The Face and walked in important runway shows across London.
After having her son, Sonny, Cooper disclosed in a 2018 interview with The Cultural Omnivore that she had given up modeling and begun working in the hospitality sector.
“Being a people person, I love my job in the hospitality sector. I wanted to be there for my son after he was born because I couldn’t bear to leave him alone. She remarked at the time, “I tried to keep modeling, but having to leave him for work broke my heart.”. At a turning point in my life, I prioritized modeling jobs in London, but I also made the decision that Sonny should come first. “”.
In an emotional ode to Cooper, model Jada Parfitt said that her “friends and family are absolutely devastated” by the news of her passing.
A popular model who was riotously fun, always laughing, and naughty in the best ways, Georgina was a beacon of light. All of us desired to spend time with George backstage. Her accomplishments in the field were enormous,” she told the Daily Mail.
In a heartfelt post, Goodman also honored Cooper.
He wrote, “We always had a great time together, traveling to places like Milan and New York.”. I spoke with her recently to arrange a meeting after she recently got married, and I’m in complete shock. She was the original gap-toothed girl, and I will miss her terribly. Rest in peace, Georgie girl. I will always love you and never forget you. I’ll see you on the other side. “”.
Moss has received a comment from The Post.
