Tatjana Patitz, one of many authentic supermodels, has died aged 56 after battling with breast most cancers, in response to her agent. 

Her agent confirmed the information to DailyMail.com, including to Insider that she had handed away in Santa Barbara, California, on Wednesday morning. 

Hamburg-born Patitz starred alongside Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford on the duvet of British Vogue for the January concern in 1990. 

It has turn into some of the iconic trend photos of all time  and was on Edward Enninful’s prime ten British Vogue covers of all time, with Patitz making the duvet of US vogue on her personal in the identical month because the UK.

Main the tributes, fellow mannequin Elaine Irwin posted an image of their joint Paris Vogue cowl and stated: ‘Endlessly treasured Tatjana. With like to Tatjana Patitz and household.’

Sad loss for fashion: Cover girl Tatjana Patitz - who was one of the top supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s - has died at the age of 56, DailyMail.com can confirm. She passed away after a battle with breast cancer in Santa Barbara on Wednesday morning

Unhappy loss for trend: Cowl woman Tatjana Patitz – who was one of many prime supermodels of the Nineteen Eighties and Nineteen Nineties – has died on the age of 56, DailyMail.com can affirm. She handed away after a battle with breast most cancers in Santa Barbara on Wednesday morning

Iconic: Hamburg-born Patitz starred alongside (L-R)  Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington,and Cindy Crawford - with Patitz in the center - on the cover of British Vogue for the January issue in 1990. George Michael saw the cover and invited all of the girls to star in his music video

Iconic: Hamburg-born Patitz starred alongside (L-R)  Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington,and Cindy Crawford – with Patitz within the heart – on the duvet of British Vogue for the January concern in 1990. George Michael noticed the duvet and invited the entire ladies to star in his music video 

A stunner: The siren was often on the cover of Vogue

A favorite: The 5ft11in star was beloved by the photographer Herb Ritts

A stunner: The siren was typically on the duvet of Vogue. The 5ft11in star was beloved by the photographer Herb Ritts

Pretty woman: The siren went on to model for Versace and Chanel, often appearing in print ads and on runways. She was also on many magazine covers for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Marie Claire. Seen in the 90s

Fairly girl: The siren went on to mannequin for Versace and Chanel, typically showing in print advertisements and on runways. She was additionally on many journal covers for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire. Seen within the 90s

Yasmeen Ghauri posted an image of her with Patitz, Naomi and Karen Alexander, writing: ‘Relaxation in peace expensive Tatjana. 

‘We did not know one another nicely however your presence at all times struck me. Your authenticity, grace, kindness and internal power shone via. You can be missed.’

Fellow originals Naomi and Helena Christensen have been fast to touch upon the submit, with Christensen calling her a ‘lovely spite’ whereas Naomi posted a damaged coronary heart and a dove emoji.

She additionally starred in a George Michael music video, ‘Freedom!’ from 1990, with the identical group of fashions from the notorious British Vogue cowl. 

The Herb Ritts Basis additionally paid tribute to the mannequin, with Ritts, who died in 2002, saying in 1999 that he had ‘photographed her greater than anyone’, including that she has essentially the most ‘uncommon face’.

In an announcement, they stated: ‘We’re deeply saddened by the information of Tatjana’s passing. Our ideas go to her family members and significantly her son Jonah.’

Patitz informed The New York Occasions in 2016 that Michael was one in all her ‘first teenage crushes,’ so she was starstruck when she first met him.

The pair labored collectively on a number of events, though she by no means met him within the flesh for her portion of the music video – flying out and in in someday.

Tatjana Patitz, one of the original supermodels, has died aged 56 after suffering a battle with breast cancer according to her agent. Pictured with Karen Alexander, Yasmeen Ghauri and Naomi Campbell

Tatjana Patitz, one of many authentic supermodels, has died aged 56 after struggling a battle with breast most cancers in response to her agent. Pictured with Karen Alexander, Yasmeen Ghauri and Naomi Campbell

Heartbroken: Fellow model Elaine Irwin posted a picture of their joint Paris Vogue cover and said: ‘Forever treasured Tatjana. With love to Tatjiana Patitz and family'

Heartbroken: Fellow mannequin Elaine Irwin posted an image of their joint Paris Vogue cowl and stated: ‘Endlessly treasured Tatjana. With like to Tatjiana Patitz and household’

Special: The Herb Ritts Foundation also paid tribute to the model, with Ritts, who died in 2002, saying in 1999 that he had 'photographed her more than anybody', adding that she has the most 'unusual face'

Particular: The Herb Ritts Basis additionally paid tribute to the mannequin, with Ritts, who died in 2002, saying in 1999 that he had ‘photographed her greater than anyone’, including that she has essentially the most ‘uncommon face’

Motherly love: The supermodel attended a perfume launch for Dior with her son Jonah Patitz in September 2022

Motherly love: The supermodel attended a fragrance launch for Dior along with her son Jonah Patitz in September 2022

Eva Herzigova ‘An angel has left us, Tatjana Patitz …listening to about your passing is the saddest information I may have imagined…I miss your dearly RIP.’

Crawford shared flashback photographs with Patitz on Insta Tales and a damaged coronary heart emoji.

She stated: ‘I used to be in my very own zone. I needed to sort of slide up and down the wall for a part of the day. The texture of the set was so run-down, this massive, loft sort of vibe. 

‘There was one other setup with me laying on a chaise lounge with a black smoking jacket. I feel I could have had a bustier on. And I used to be smoking, even. Individuals nonetheless smoked in movies then and even in movies.’

The gorgeous mannequin appeared in British Vogue’s 1985 October concern and appeared on the duvet six occasions earlier than the notorious supers cowl, which was captured by Peter Lindbergh.

Devastated: Her fellow models were quick to pay tribute to their fellow original after the news

Devastated: Her fellow fashions have been fast to pay tribute to their fellow authentic after the information 

She was shot by the well-known photographer many occasions over a 30-year interval and appeared on Vogue’s October covers with Helena Christensen and Karen Alexander in 2016.

After showing on the famed January 1990 concern, she additionally labored on campaigns for Chanel, Calvin Klein and Versace.

The mannequin selected to stay in California to be nearer to nature and her beloved animals, in a transfer that was in stark distinction along with her fellow fashions who selected the excessive life in New York and London. 

She was married to Jason Johnson for six years, and the pair had a son, Jonah, collectively in November 2004 – who she describes as her ‘supply of happiness’.

Denim stars: The model was reunited with her supermodel peers for a denim shoot by Patrick Demarchelier for a 100th anniversary special. Clockwise from top: Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Karen Mulder, Elaine Irwin, Niki Taylor, Yasmeen Ghauri, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, and, center, Tatjana Patitz

Denim stars: The mannequin was reunited along with her supermodel friends for a denim shoot by Patrick Demarchelier for a a hundredth anniversary particular. Clockwise from prime: Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Karen Mulder, Elaine Irwin, Niki Taylor, Yasmeen Ghauri, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, and, heart, Tatjana Patitz

Sing it: The Hamburg-born beauty was best known for her work with Vogue as well as her starring role in the George Michael music video Freedom from 1990 with pals Cindy Crawford , Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington

Sing it: The Hamburg-born magnificence was greatest identified for her work with Vogue in addition to her starring position within the George Michael music video Freedom from 1990 with buddies Cindy Crawford , Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington

Her path: She was born in Hamburg to an Estonian mother and German father. The family then moved to Skanör in Sweden. At the age of 17 in 1983 she entered an Elite Model Contest in Stockholm. She placed third in Sweden. The prize was a trip to Paris and a limited-time contract. Seen in 2017

The walk: In the Christian Dior show in 1991 in Paris

From time to time: Seen on the left for Chanel in  2017 and on the correct in 1991 for Christian Dior

Anna Wintour, chief content material officer of Condé Nast and world editorial director of Vogue, stated: ‘Tatjana was at all times the European image of stylish, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti. 

‘She was far much less seen than her friends—extra mysterious, extra grown-up, extra unattainable—and that had its personal enchantment.’

Photographer Peter Lindbergh’s staff shared on Twitter: ‘We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Tatjana Patitz, a long-time good friend of Peter’s.

‘We wish to salute Tatjana’s kindness, internal magnificence and excellent intelligence. Our ideas go to her family members and significantly Jonah. She will likely be immensely missed.’

Talking in regards to the iconic cowl, Cindy Crawford informed Vogue: ‘When individuals ask me what was my massive supermodel second, I at all times discuss with this Vogue cowl and that autumn/winter 1991 Versace present, once we sang George Michael’s Freedom as we strode down the catwalk. 

‘However the Versace present would not have occurred if we hadn’t finished George Michael’s video, and George Michael would have chosen actresses to star in his video if he had not seen the Vogue cowl. So all of it comes again to it.

‘All of us ladies have been pleasant, although some have been nearer than others, however it was earlier than cellphones, so once we have been collectively we actually talked, not distracted by our messages.’

Artistic director of Vogue Grace Coddington regarded Patitz as one of many authentic supermodels, she wrote in her  2012 memoir.

Patitz was born in Hamburg to an Estonian mom and German father, with the household making a transfer to Skanör in Sweden. 

Background: : She was born in Hamburg to an Estonian mother and German father. The family then moved to Skanör in Sweden. At the age of 17 in 1983 she entered an Elite Model Contest in Stockholm. She placed third in Sweden. The prize was a trip to Paris and a limited-time contract. Seen in 1991 in Paris for Chanel

Chanel again: Patitz walks the runway during the Chanel Ready to Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 1992-1993 in October, 1992 in Paris

Background: She was born in Hamburg to an Estonian mom and German father. The household then moved to Skanör in Sweden. On the age of 17 in 1983 she entered an Elite Mannequin Contest in Stockholm. She positioned third in Sweden. The prize was a visit to Paris and a limited-time contract. Seen left in 1991 in Paris for Chanel and proper in 1992 for Chanel

She brought the drama: Wearing nothing but a banner: 'We'd rather go naked than wear Fur', five of the world's top models shot a sexy advertisement for US and Europe based PETA. L-R Emma Sjoberg, Tatjana Patitz, Heather Stewart-Whyte, Fabienne Terwinghe and Naomi Campbell

She introduced the drama: Carrying nothing however a banner: ‘We might quite go bare than put on Fur’, 5 of the world’s prime fashions shot a horny commercial for US and Europe primarily based PETA. L-R Emma Sjoberg, Tatjana Patitz, Heather Stewart-Whyte, Fabienne Terwinghe and Naomi Campbell

In a 2020 interview, Patitz stated that she ‘by no means offered her soul’ and competed recurrently as a horse rider as a young person.

On the age of 17 in 1983 she entered an Elite Mannequin Contest in Stockholm. She positioned third in Sweden. The prize was a visit to Paris and a limited-time contract. 

The competition didn’t instantly shoot her to fame, with Vogue writing in 1988 that ‘a star was not rapidly born. Tatjana discovered no work for a yr.’

The siren went on to mannequin for Versace and Chanel, typically showing in print advertisements and on runways. She was additionally on many journal covers for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Marie Claire.

After she starred in Freedom with Cindy, Christy, Naomi and Linda, the women have been dubbed the ‘supermodels of the Nineteen Nineties’ and sometimes labored collectively thereafter. 

The supermodel by no means gave the impression to be a part of ‘the pack’ making her residence in California the place she might be nearer to her beloved animals – and was an envoy for the American Wild Horse Sanctuary.

Her final submit on Instagram was in august, of her canine, celebrating Nationwide Canine Day with two candy snaps of her pups, Matilda and Gatsby.

She stated in 1998: ‘Individuals at all times stated that I appeared particular; that I did not appear like anybody else. And I used to be going to make it due to that.’ 

Tatjana had additionally starred within the movie for Duran Duran’s tune Pores and skin Commerce, and even tried her hand at making motion pictures, that includes as a homicide sufferer in 1993 Sean Connery flick Rising Solar. 

Another famous friend: Seen with Bo Derek at the Raffaello Summer Day 2014 at Kronprinzenpalais in Berlin, Germany

One other well-known good friend: Seen with Bo Derek on the Raffaello Summer season Day 2014 at Kronprinzenpalais in Berlin, Germany

Some close pals: from left, Karena Alexander, Patitz and Milla Jovovich attend photographer Peter Lindbergh Book Signing for A Different Vision On Fashion Photography at the TASCHEN Gallery in Los Angeles in 2016

Some shut buddies: from left, Karena Alexander, Patitz and Milla Jovovich attend photographer Peter Lindbergh Ebook Signing for A Completely different Imaginative and prescient On Style Images on the TASCHEN Gallery in Los Angeles in 2016

Walking the walk: In Italy at the Etro show at Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2019/20 in February 2019

Strolling the stroll: In Italy on the Etro present at Milan Style Week Autumn/Winter 2019/20 in February 2019

In 2000, she appeared within the Korn music video for the tune Make Me Unhealthy. She additionally labored for 30 years with acclaimed photographer Peter Lindbergh. 

In his e-book, 10 Girls, Lindbergh wrote, ‘I like Tatjana as a result of she at all times stays herself. She’s very tender, however on the identical time she’s very sturdy and is aware of easy methods to rise up for what she thinks, and it is at all times very enriching to be along with her. It is not possible to not admire her and over time to not be just a bit bit in love along with her.’

The star labored up till latest years: In 2019 she stormed Milan when she walked the runway for Etro.

Patitz was an avid equestrian who realized to experience horses at age seven. She stated, ‘I’ve been using since I used to be a small baby. For me, it means freedom, connectedness, and dedication. Horses rework stress and fear for me. They’re real and religious. They make me completely satisfied and relaxed, particularly if I really feel pressured or tense.’

The wonder used thus far Heidi Klum’s ex Seal former Bond star Pierce Brosnan and earlier than that Nick Kamen.

She is survived by her son Jonah Johnson. The star was wed to Jonah’s father Jason Johnson from 2003 till 2009.

The mannequin was reunited along with her supermodel friends for a denim shoot by Patrick Demarchelier and likewise allowed Vogue to seize her and her son Johan at their ranch in Santa Ynez Valley.

Patitiz described her son John as her ‘supply of happiness’ final yr, after showing in a Tina Barney portfolio.

With some pretty pals: Seen with Toni Garrn, Nadja Auermann and Julia Stegner during the WMF world premiere at Haus der Kunst in April 2022 in Munich, Germany

With some fairly buddies: Seen with Toni Garrn, Nadja Auermann and Julia Stegner in the course of the WMF world premiere at Haus der Kunst in April 2022 in Munich, Germany