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Model Lucy Markovic Dies at 27 After Battle with Rare Brain Condition

The former 'Australia's Next Top Model' runner-up passed away following complications from surgery for a brain arteriovenous malformation.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17:  Model Lucy Markovic walks the runway in a design by Aqua Blu Australia during the Swim show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Resort 18 Collections at Carriageworks on May 17, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

Overview

  • Lucy Markovic, an internationally recognized model and runner-up on season nine of 'Australia's Next Top Model,' has died at the age of 27.
  • Her death was confirmed on April 10 through an Instagram post by her family, stating she passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
  • Markovic had been battling a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare condition involving tangled blood vessels, and underwent surgery on April 2.
  • Tributes have poured in from the fashion world, including messages from Donatella Versace and Elite Model Management, praising her warmth, elegance, and impact on the industry.
  • Markovic's openness about her health struggles has raised awareness about AVM, a condition affecting approximately 3 in 10,000 people.