Georgina Cooper’s cause of death revealed after death at 46 just months after wedding
Cooper died at the age of 46 earlier this month. Credit: Nick Harvey / Getty
Earlier this month, Cooper’s former agent, Dean Goodman, revealed that Cooper had passed away just months after she walked down the aisle at her wedding to her husband Nigel at her home in Maidstone, Kent in the summer.
“Seeing the outpouring of love for her is beautiful and shows what a special person she was, a naughty funny soul, and a smile that lit up any room or catwalk,” he added.
Cooper had been vacationing on the Greek island of Kos when she suddenly fell “ill”. According to reports, she was rushed to the island’s main hospital. She had been set to fly back to the UK the following day.
Cooper’s cause of death has now been revealed. Credit: Tim Whitby / Getty
Now, the Daily Mail has reported that Cooper tragically died from cirrhosis of the liver and internal bleeding after her organs failed.
A local coroner informed the publication that no autopsy was required as her “medical history was known”.
A spokesperson for the hospital told MailOnline: “The doctors did what they could but because of her condition there was not much that could be done.
“Her body was moved from the Venizelou Hospital in Heraklion across the city to another facility before being flown back to Britain.”
Cooper’s body was flown back to England several days after she passed away.
The former model became an instantly recognizable star. Credit: Victor VIRGILE / Getty
Supermodel Erin O’Connor has been among those paying tribute to Cooper on Instagram, writing: “Gorgeous George… Shocked and devastated to hear you are gone. You were an incredibly kind and funny human being, Georgina. I/we all admired and loved you so much for the warmth, generosity, and gentle mischief you brought to the world.”
“Many years have passed since we (our little 90’s Britannia pack) hung out together during the mad carousel era known as ‘show season’ – but, you ALWAYS stuck out to me for keeping it real and being proud of who you were,” she continued.
“What an almighty life you led… Full of spirit and endless, inspiring humility. You will never be forgotten. Phenomenal woman, wife, daughter, mum, and friend; my thoughts are with your family, especially your beautiful boy. Hugs and condolences to all… RIP brave heart,” she concluded.
She rose to fame in the 1990s as a part of the ‘Cool Brittania’ movement and walked the catwalk for fashion designer Julien MacDonald in 2000. She went on to become an iconic and instantly recognizable model in the fashion industry.
She retired from modeling after becoming a mother to her son, Sonny.
She would go on to work as a midwife and then in the hospitality industry.
Cooper is survived by her husband and son.
Our thoughts go out to her family, friends, and loved ones at this time.
