One of the original supermodels from the 1980s, tatjana patitzhas died tragically.
The death of the German model was confirmed for DailyMail.com by her rep, although the time and cause of her death is still unknown. He is only 56 years old.
The Hamburg native made a huge impact in the 80s and 90s, starring alongside her fellow supermodels. Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelistaand Cindy Crawford in the 1990 issue of British Vogue. The cover became one of the most iconic and famous fashion shoots of all time, with Tatjana appearing a month later to cover it. American Vogue in himself.
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Perhaps one of his most famous works was when he played alongside the same supermodel George Michaelmusic video for Independent! in 1990 as well. Relive the magical moment (below):
It was a particularly big deal for him. In 2016 he was revealed to The New York Times George was one of the “first crushes of teenagers” – and although he did not get to meet him during the one-day video shoot, working with the singer was not just a dream. He said of the video shoot at the time:
“I’m in my own zone. I have to kind of slide up and down the wall for part of the day. The feeling of this plane is a run-down, this is a big, balcony kind of vibe. There is another setup with me laying on the chaise lounge with a black smoking jacket. I also has a bustier in it. And I smoke, even. People still smoke in videos and even in movies.
Tatjana has graced the cover of Vogue IX times before the group photo. In his career of 30 years, he worked in many campaigns lasting with Chanel, Calvin Kleinand Versace. He is also known for his work with great fashion photographers Herb Ritts.
The model left behind one son, 19 years old Jonah Deathwhich he described as a “source of happiness” in 2020. His brilliant and decades-long career will surely go down in history and he will be remembered by millions of fans as a “symbol of good Europe” as a journalist and Head of Content. Officer from American Vogue Anna Wintour once said.
Tatjana’s family, friends, and loved ones. May he rest in peace.
[Image via WENN.com/YouTube/George Michael]