Gia Carangi

Gia Carangi (January 29, 1960 – November 18, 1986) was an American fashion model during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Many people believe she was the first supermodel.

 Modeling career 
Carangi was on the cover of fashion magazines, including many editions of Vogue and Cosmopolitan, and appeared in advertising campaigns for such fashion houses as Armani, Christian Dior, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent.

 Illness and death 
Carangi, a heroin addict, died of AIDS-related complications at the age of 26. She was one of the first famous women to die of the disease.

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Category:1960 births
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Category:Deaths from AIDS
Category:Infectious disease deaths in Pennsylvania
Category:Models from Philadelphia