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Fashion World Mourns Lucy Markovic After Tragic Death at 27

The fashion industry is grieving the loss of Australia’s Next Top Model star Lucy Markovic, who passed away at 27 due to complications from a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Tributes poured in from icons like Donatella Versace and fellow models, celebrating her talent and spirit.

Heartfelt Tributes from Icons
Donatella Versace, 69, shared a poignant runway photo of Lucy, writing, “I am so sorry to hear about Lucy. Rest in peace, beautiful girl,” accompanied by a white dove emoji. The image highlighted Lucy’s grace during a Versace show, a milestone in her modeling career.

[Image: Donatella Versace’s Instagram tribute with Lucy on the runway.]

Model Cartia Mallan remembered Lucy as a “radiant, kind, and insanely talented” friend, adding, “All my love to her family… Rest in peace my angel girl.” Australian model Amelia Ross posted a throwback photo, writing, “Does not feel real. Gone too soon,” while influencer Jamie Azzopardi recalled her “heavenly” presence on the catwalk.

[Image: Cartia Mallan’s emotional Instagram post.]

A Sudden Tragedy
Lucy’s partner announced her passing via her Instagram Story, revealing she succumbed after emergency surgery for a brain AVM—a rare tangle of blood vessels—which led to a coma. Hours earlier, he had asked for prayers as she fought for her life.

[Image: Lucy’s partner’s initial plea for support.]

Legacy in Fashion
Lucy rose to fame as the runner-up on Australia’s Next Top Model (2015) at just 17. She later walked for major labels like Versace, Givenchy, and Australian brands Dion Lee and Sass & Bide. Her management agency, Elite Model NYC, praised her “bright light” and “elegance,” noting her humor and passion for dance.

[Image: Lucy modeling for a high-fashion brand.]

Industry Outpouring
The Bachelor’s Bella Varelis and social media star Elisha Herbert joined countless others in mourning. Herbert called Lucy the “sweetest girl to walk the earth,” reflecting the widespread admiration for her warmth and talent.

[Image: Lucy in a candid moment, smiling.]

Understanding AVM
AVMs, often undetected until they rupture, affect blood flow in the brain or spine. Lucy had previously shared her diagnosis, revealing her AVM was “the size of a golf ball.” Her sudden decline underscores the condition’s unpredictability.

Lucy’s legacy endures through her work and the memories shared by those who knew her. As Versace’s tribute symbolizes, her light continues to inspire.

“She brought herself—her warmth, her laughter, her light,” her agency wrote. “We will never forget her.”

[Image: Lucy on the ANTM runway, capturing her determination.]

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