Australian model Lucy Markovic, a former Australia’s Next Top Model contestant has died aged 27.
The news was announced in a post on her Instagram Story. It is understood it was posted by her partner.
“Dear friends and family, I regret to inform you that Lucy has passed,” the post read.
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“She was at peace. Me, her mother and my mother were present with her.
“We ask you to please give us space in these hard times.
“May Lucy rest in peace.”
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The model had suffered a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and underwent an emergency brain surgery.
Markovic’s modelling agency EliteNYC also shared the news in a statement on its Instagram page.
“We are heartbroken to share that Lucy Markovic has passed away after a brave battle with a brain AVM,” the agency wrote.
“Lucy was a bright shining light, and had an incredible dry sense of humor. Her smile and laughter could light up a room, and draw you closer to her.
“She loved to dance, she really shined.”
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