The German model Tatjana Patitz has died this Wednesday at the age of 56. This was confirmed by her agency to the magazine Vogue, without clarifying the causes of death until her agent clarified hours later that Patitz suffered from breast cancer that finally ended her life.
The model was part of the group of those famous top model from the 80s and 90s made up of Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Helena Christensen.
“Beautiful Tatjana, you were a divine spirit inside. Always funny and calm with those wonderful smiling eyes. We made so many trips together from such an early age and we shared incredible memories, ”the latter said goodbye to her friend on her Instagram.
The American model Cindy Crawford has also had some affectionate words for her partner: “We were in so many photos together and behind the scenes at shows. She was sweet, sensitive, kind, curious, and I will never be able to forget those piercing eyes.”
It was the legendary 1990 cover of the British edition of Vogue the one who put her name in the universe of those top model launched to fame. In it, Patitz posed with Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista. Months later, the five models were chosen by George Michael for his music video. Freedom!′ 90.
