Tatjana Patitz

The German-born model will be remembered for her contributions to the fashion industry, as well as her advocacy work.

Patitz will be remembered as one of the original supermodels, as well as for her contributions to the industry and her work both on the runway and in editorials. It was around this time that the idea of supermodels began to form, with Patitz as one of the original names in the group. In 2004, Patitz gave birth to her son, Jonah. 90.” On her own, Patitz continued walking runways, and working with brands, eventually becoming the face of Jil Sander. “I admire Tatjana because she always stays herself,” Lindbergh wrote about the model in his book, 10 Women.“She's very soft, but at the same time she's very strong and knows how to stand up for what she thinks, and it's always very enriching to be with her. Patitz was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1966 and raised in Switzerland by her father, a travel journalist, and her mother, a dancer.

Tatjana Patitz, the supermodel who rose to stardom in the 1980s and 1990s and went on to appear on several fashion magazine covers during her 40-year career ...

Living out here and coming back to this place was like a sigh of relief in a sense.” Instead, she found comfort in California’s natural beauty and determined never to sell her soul to a corporation. The low points were having to travel so much and being exhausted. The legendary supermodel was well recognized for her work in Vogue. One user tweeted and wrote: ” Otherworldly beauty. She also appeared with Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista in George Michael’s “Freedom!

Tatjana Patitz's agent told Insider that she died Wednesday morning and the cause of death was breast cancer.

She was a compassionate soul, kind and generous of heart and an avid advocate of animal rights. The statement from Nicolas referenced her devotion to both: "Needless to say, we are all devastated by her passing. It was there that Patitz got her modeling start, in a 1983 contest where she won third place, "I couldn't imagine my life without animals." Lindbergh photographed her again for British Vogue's January 1990 supermodels cover. - Tatjana Patitz, a top supermodel of the 1980s and 1990s, has died.

Iconic '90s supermodel Tatjana Patitz ruled the runway and starred in George Michael's famous "Freedom '90" music video. She's died at 56.

"She's the most beautiful of them all." Patitz lived a private life while not on a runway or red carpet, choosing to raise her son out of the spotlight. "I had to kind of slide up and down the wall for part of the day. Patitz's last red carpet appearance was with Jonah at the Tribute to Bambi in Berlin, Germany, last October. "In front of the lens, she's it! "Tatjana was always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti," said Anna Wintour, chief content officer of Condé Nast and global editorial director of Vogue, after the news of Patitz's death. "And I was going to make it because of that." During her career, Patitz modeled for the likes of Chanel, Donna Karan, Vivienne Westwood and many more. [Vogue](https://www.vogue.com/article/obituary-tatjana-patitz), which helped launch Patitz's career in the 1980s, announced news of her death on Jan. The two worked together a few times, though, she said, and she always had a good experience with him, including on the "Freedom '90" video. Patitz flew in and out of town for the day and didn't even cross paths with Michael. Her cause of death was not initially made public, but was later [confirmed by her agent to be breast cancer](https://people.com/style/supermodel-tatjana-patitz-cause-of-death/).

German-born model rose to fame in the 1980s and later starred in George Michael's Freedom! '90 video.

It’s impossible not to admire her and over the years not to be just a little bit in love with her.” Outspoken, too, about the dangers the industry had on the new generation, in 2009 she told the Guardian: “It would be nice if models were allowed to be a more healthy weight – for the models, and for the young women who look up to them. She’s very soft, but at the same time she’s very strong and knows how to stand up for what she thinks, and it’s always very enriching to be with her. Known for his preference for a “natural” look and resistance to retouching images, the German photographer shot Patitz in his “White Shirts: Six Supermodels, Malibu,” for Vogue in 1988 before shooting her for the famous 1990 cover. Despite coming of age with some of the most famous models in the world – it was also in 1990 that Linda Evangelista claimed her cohorts wouldn’t wake up for less than $10,000 (£8,200) a day – Patitz was not interested in living in New York or Paris, instead buying a ranch on the west coast. The prize was a trip to Paris and a short-term contract.

German supermodel Tatjana Patitz has died at the age of 56. Vogue reported Patitz's death on Wednesday. A specific cause of death is unknown.

"Tatjana was always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti," Anna Wintour, chief content officer of Condé Nast and global editorial director of Vogue, said in a statement following the model's death. She rose to fame after legendary photographer Peter Lindbergh photographed her in 1988 and was often touted as one of the "original" supermodels alongside greats such as Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford. "We would like to salute Tatjana's kindness, inner beauty and outstanding intelligence.

Tatjana Patitz, one of the original supermodels of the late-'80s and '90s has died, her agent confirmed. Scroll down to read about Tatjana's iconic career ...

"Tatjana was always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti," she said to Vogue. Throughout her career, Tatjana modeled for brands such as Chanel, Donna Karan and Vivienne Westwood, and took to the runway for her last show at Milan Fashion Week in 2019. While reflecting on her life and career to the magazine in 2022, Tatjana shared, "Jonah is my source of happiness." She walked for fashion house Etro, for their Autumn/Winter 2019/20 collection. [British Vogue](https://www.vogue.co.uk) cover—also featuring [Cindy Crawford](https://www.eonline.com/news/cindy_crawford), [Naomi Campbell](https://www.eonline.com/news/naomi_campbell), [Linda Evangelista](https://www.eonline.com/news/1338496/linda-evangelista-returns-to-modeling-after-claiming-to-be-disfigured-in-cosmetics-procedure) and [Christy Turlington](https://www.eonline.com/news/christy_turlington)—all of whom are referred to as the "original supermodels." It was this iconic cover of the five—dubbed the "original supermodels"—that led to

She was 56. Patitz died Wednesday from breast cancer, her agent Corinne Nicolas told CNN. She's survived by her son, Jonah. The German-born model appeared on ...

[Mexican magazine Milenio](https://www.milenio.com/estilo/moda-y-belleza/tatjana-patitz-modelo-convirtio-defensora-mustang)in 2021 that she was involved in California legislation to protect wild horses and has been involved with the American Wild Horse Campaign, which works to protect public lands. Patitz told Milenio she preferred to live a lower-key life than her fellow supermodels and enjoyed "being surrounded by nature, away from concrete and noise" with her son and their animals. She was just one face among a sea of supermodels for Vogue's 100th anniversary cover in 1992, all of them dressed identically in white jeans and white button-down shirts tied at the midriff. She also appeared with her son Jonah in a 2012 shoot at their California home. [iconic 1990 British Vogue](https://www.vogue.com/article/supermodel-tatjana-patitz-best-in-vogue)cover, also shot by Lindbergh -- Patitz, one of the "original" supermodels of that era, appeared alongside Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, [Naomi Campbell](https://www.cnn.com/style/article/naomi-campbell-british-vogue-intl-scli/index.html)and [Linda Evangelista](https://www.cnn.com/style/article/linda-evangelista-british-vogue-cover/index.html). Her appearance, she said, wasn't just beautiful; it was memorable and evocative. Her piercing gaze gave her a slightly more otherworldly look, according to observations from those in the industry. '90" which also became a [cultural artifact](https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/30/fashion/george-michael-freedom-video.html). [1990 Harper's Bazaar](https://web.archive.org/web/20160822180320/https://postimg.org/image/edb7hwd8v/)story: "Indeed, Patitz's features almost confuse. The German-born model appeared on dozens of covers for Vogue and countless other fashion magazines beginning in the 1980s. It was around this time that she became the muse of photographer Peter Lindbergh, for whom she'd model until the 2010s. (Cindy Crawford was also a finalist that year, per Elite.)

Model Tatjana Patitz has died, aged 56, her modelling agency has announced. No cause of death has been revealed. The German-born model was living in ...

Anna Wintour, global editorial director of Vogue, said: "Tatjana was always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti... Patitz, who rose to fame in the 1990s, became one of the decade's most prominent supermodels. No cause of death has been revealed.

Tatjana Patitz, one of an elite group of famed supermodels who graced magazine covers in the 1980s and '90s and appeared in George Michael's Freedom!

"There was a real era, and the reason that happened was because glamour was brought into it," she was quoted as saying in Prestige Hong Kong magazine. The magazine quoted its global editorial director, Anna Wintour, as saying Patitz was "always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti. Nicolas said the cause was illness, but did not have further details.

German-born supermodel Tatjana Patitz has reportedly died at the age of 56. The cause of death has not been revealed.

Our thoughts go to her loved ones and particularly [her son] Jonah. “We would like to salute Tatjana’s kindness, inner beauty, and outstanding intelligence. She also starred in the Duran Duran video for “Skin Trade,” as well as Nick Kamen’s music video for “Tell Me.” In 2000, Patitz appeared in the Korn music video for the song “Make Me Bad.”

The German-born Patitz was among an elite group of famed fashion supermodels who graced magazine covers. She famously appeared in George Michael's "Freedom!

"There was a real era, and the reason that happened was because glamour was brought into it," she was quoted as saying in Prestige Hong Kong magazine. The magazine quoted its global editorial director, Anna Wintour, as saying Patitz was "always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti. Nicolas said the cause was illness, but did not have further details.

Tatjana Patitz modeled alongside Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista and others in the 1980s. She died of metastatic breast cancer at age 56.

“Tatjana was always the European symbol of chic, like Romy Schneider-meets-Monica Vitti,” she said. [she told The Times in 1993](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-08-08-ca-21535-story.html). Sending my condolences to her family — especially the son she adored. We were in so many shoots together and backstage at shows,” Crawford captioned a picture of her and Patitz. Her love of animals and nature was infectious. To think of all the possible outcomes, I would drive myself insane.”

Anna Wintour, the chief content officer of Conde Nast and the global editorial director of Vogue, has hailed Patitz as the "European symbol of chic".

La mannequin Tatjana Patitz, qui est apparue dans la vidéo Freedom '90 et sur de nombreuses couvertures de Vogue, est décédée.

Cela s'explique en partie par son choix de s'installer non pas à New York ou à Paris, mais en Californie, où elle pouvait être plus proche de la nature et de ses animaux. [Peter Lindbergh](https://www.vogue.fr/culture/article/peter-lindbergh-exposition-photographie-mode-montpellier), le parrain féérique de Tatjana Patitz. Lorsque [George Michael](https://www.vogue.fr/vogue-hommes/culture/diaporama/george-michael-style-vintage-sur-scene-wham/39693) a vu ce numéro, [il a invité le même groupe de "filles" à apparaître et à faire du lip sync dans son clip "Freedom '90"](https://vogue.fr/mode/mannequins/diaporama/les-super-tops-dans-les-clips-de-george-michael/39697). “Elle était beaucoup moins visible que ses pairs - plus mystérieuse, plus adulte, plus inaccessible - et cela avait son propre attrait.” Tatjana Patitz n'a pas trouvé de travail pendant un an." "Je n'ai jamais vendu mon âme", a déclaré Tatjana Patitz lors d'une interview en 2020.

La mannequin allemande Tatjana Patitz, célèbre pour avoir fait partie du groupe des « supermodels originaux » des années 80-90 mises en scène dans une vidéo ...

Elle a fait partie du groupe d’élite des « supermodels originaux » des années 1980-90, avec les mannequins Estelle Lefébure, Karen Alexander, Rachel Williams, Linda Evangelista et Christy Turlington. Tatjana Patitz était la « plus calme et peut-être la plus intense des “supermodels originaux” », a déclaré Vogue, reprenant une déclaration du mannequin lors d’une interview en 2020 : « Je n’ai jamais vendu mon âme ». Le célèbre photographe de mode allemand Peter Lindbergh, décédé en 2019, avait toujours été le favori de Tatjana Patitz et l’avait photographiée depuis les années 1980.

Avec Estelle Lefébure, Karen Alexander, Rachel Williams, Linda Evangelista et Christy Turlington, elle a fait partie du groupe d'élite des « supermodels ...

Elle a fait partie du groupe d’élite des « supermodels originaux », avec les mannequins Estelle Lefébure, Karen Alexander, Rachel Williams, Linda Evangelista et Christy Turlington. Tatjana Patitz était la « plus calme et peut-être la plus intense des "supermodels originaux" », a en outre estimé Vogue, reprenant une déclaration du mannequin lors d’une interview en 2020 : « Je n’ai jamais vendu mon âme ». La [mannequin](https://www.20minutes.fr/dossier/mannequin) allemande, célèbre pour avoir fait partie du groupe des « supermodels originaux » des années 1980 et 1990, est morte mercredi à 56 ans, a indiqué son agence.

Le mrcredi 11 janvier 2023, le mannequin Tatjana Patitz est décédé. Son agent révèle les causes de sa mort.

Pour Anna Wintour, la patronne du magazine Vogue, Tatjana Patitz "a toujours été le symbole européen du chic, comme la rencontre de Romy Schneider et de Monica Vitti. "Elle laisse dans le deuil son fils, sa sœur et ses parents. "Tatjana est décédée ce matin en Californie", où elle habitait, a répondu dans un courriel Corinne Nicolas, fondatrice et patronne de l'agence de mannequins, The Model CoOp.

Elle est la première des top models des années 1990 à partir. Mercredi, le mannequin allemand Tatjana Patitz est décédé à seulement 56 ans.

Tatjana Patitz avait été révélée à la fin des années 1980, notamment grâce à ses photos en noir et blanc pour le renommé Peter Lindbergh. Sur le même réseau social, un autre top des années 1990 a partagé sa peine : [Carla Bruni](https://www.parismatch.com/People-A-Z/Carla-Bruni-Sarkozy), qui a simplement écrit «Repose en paix très chère Tatjana», en légende d'un portrait de son amie. Le mannequin s'est alors souvenu de leur première séance photo à Cannes avec Estelle Lefébure, au milieu des années 1980, pour l'édition américaine du magazine «Vogue». «Nous étions des bébés ensemble dans l'industrie de la mode et j'ai l'impression que nous avons grandi ensemble», a témoigné le top de 56 ans, tout soulignant à quel point son amie était une personne «douce, sensible, gentille, curieuse». L'Américaine de 54 ans a confié que Tatjana Patitz représentait pour elle «la sophistication et le style européen». Mercredi 11 janvier, le magazine «Vogue» a annoncé le décès de Tatjana Patitz.

C'est à l'âge de 56 ans que la Supermodel Tatjana Patitz nous a quitté. Le magazine Vogue lui rend hommage.

En 1990, alors âgée de 24 ans, la jeune modèle décide de gagner les États-Unis et plus précisément la Californie où elle tente sa chance dans le cinéma. Elle devient alors l’une des mannequins les plus adulées de sa génération et fait la couverture de centaines de magazines dans le monde entier. [le club très fermé des Supermodels](https://www.aufeminin.com/people/album1390857/que-deviennent-les-super-models-des-annees-90-0.html#p1), un groupe de top dont la popularité s’inscrit beaucoup plus loin que le métier qu’elles exercent.

Elle faisait partie du groupe des «supermodels originaux» des années 1980-1990. La mannequin allemande Tatjana Patitz est morte mercredi, à 56 ans.

Les six femmes avaient pris la pose sur une plage en 1988 pour une photographie prise par Peter Lindbergh pour Vogue aujourd’hui mythique («White Shirts : Six Supermodels, Malibu»). [Peter Lindbergh](https://www.cnews.fr/culture/2019-09-04/le-photographe-de-mode-allemand-peter-lindbergh-est-decede-lage-de-74-ans-875606), mort en 2019, avait toujours été le favori de Tatjana Patitz et l'avait photographiée depuis les années 1980. La «supermodel» des années 1980-1990 Tatjana Patitz est décédée mercredi, en Californie, à l’âge de 56 ans.

En janvier 1990, Tatjana Patitz a 24 ans. La jeune femme pose aux côtés de Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista et Christy Turlington devant ...

Elle est très douce, mais en même temps elle est très forte et sait comment défendre ce qu'elle pense […]. Encore en 2012, Tatjana Patitz était photographiée pour Vogue avec son fils Jonah Johnson, avant de retourner sur le podium d'Etro à Milan en 2019. [Tatjana Patitz](https://www.vanityfair.fr/mode/diaporama/les-plus-grands-mannequins-de-tous-les-temps/5687?page=3) a 24 ans. Nous étions athlétiques et en bonne santé, et nous ressemblions à des femmes...», confiait-elle au Le photographe allemand capture son visage pour son projet baptisé « Chemises blanches : Six Supermodels, Malibu » pour Vogue en 1988, avant de le photographier deux ans plus tard pour un célèbre cliché. « Elle était un vrai membre du gang des top modèles et il est difficile de comprendre que quelqu'un d'aussi jeune nous ait quittés.

Tatjana Patitz died after battling breast cancer. The model's agent at The Model CoOp in New York City confirmed to DailyMail.com that she recently passed ...

[VIDÉO] ▶️ La top-modèle allemande Tatjana Patitz est morte ce mercredi 11 janvier à l'âge de 56 ans. Star dans les années 1990, elle avait notamment ...

[Victime d'une arnaque à la location de vacances, comment me faire rembourser ? [Fin des ristournes, menaces de blocages… [Vous le pensiez bête ? - 10 - 9 - 7 “Elle était beaucoup moins visible que ses pairs - plus mystérieuse, plus adulte, plus inaccessible - et cela avait son propre attrait.” - 4 - 2 Son dernier passage dans un défilé remontait à la Fashion Week de Milan, en 2019, pour la marque Etro. '90, de George Michael, où elle chantait en play-back aux côtés d'autres mannequins. '90" de George Michael.Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Carla Bruni ou encore Estelle Lefébure lui ont rendu hommage.

EN IMAGES - La triste nouvelle est tombée mercredi 11 janvier : le mannequin allemand Tatjana Patitz est décédé des suites d'un cancer du sein, ...

[Jane Fonda](https://www.parismatch.com/People-A-Z/Jane-Fonda), [Andie MacDowell](https://www.parismatch.com/People-A-Z/Andie-MacDowell) ou encore [Helena Christensen](https://www.parismatch.com/People-A-Z/Helena-Christensen), elle contribue à l'évolution des canons de beauté à tout âge. Quand elle ne prête pas son visage aux campagnes Calvin Klein et Revlon, Tatjana Patitz défile à la Fashion Week de Paris, Milan, New York... Le top continue de défiler et de poser pour des campagnes publicitaires tout au long des années 2000, avant de ralentir la décennie suivante. Ses portraits pour le renommé [Peter Lindbergh](https://www.parismatch.com/People-A-Z/Peter-Lindbergh) contribuent au lancement de carrière. [les mannequins stars de cette époque se sont saisis de leur compte Instagram](https://www.parismatch.com/people/mort-du-top-tatjana-patitz-les-mots-touchants-destelle-lefebure-carla-bruni-cindy-crawford-220941) pour lui rendre hommage en image. Tatjana Patitz faisait partie de l'élite du mannequinat dans les années 1990.

The model died from breast cancer on Wednesday (01.11.23), aged 56, and Christy has taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to the catwalk star. She ...

In 1990, she also starred in the music video for George Michael's hit song 'Freedom! She only got better at it as the years went by." I could have watched her smoke cigarettes and speak in any of the many languages she was fluent in all day.

The model died from breast cancer on Wednesday (01.11.23), aged 56, and Christy has taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to the catwalk star. She ...