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64 years old (Born on January 29, 1960)

American supermodel; She is famous from Supermodel.

Loved partying at New York`s Studio 54. Just after her 18th birthday, in January 1978, she was signed by Wilhelmina Models, New York. Her sexuality was often controversial, but she was known for always being involved in emotional relationships with women. Her parents were of Italian and Irish/Welsh descent. Her last magazine cover was for Cosmopolitan in 1982 a gift from photographer Francesco Scavullo

Was blacklisted from modeling because fashion editors discovered track marks on her body. At twenty-six, she became one of the first women in America to die of AIDS.

Was ranked #28 on Channel 5`s "World`s greatest supermodel".

The song "Gia" by Fabolous Disaster is about her.

She was infamous for her rebel attitude which was portrayed in a lot of her photographs.

One of the first supermodels to create unique poses and gestures for the camera.

Attended Abraham Lincoln High School in the north east of Philadelphia.

She was a favorite model of top fashion photographers Arthur Elgort, Francesco Scavullo and Helmut Newton.

Was portrayed by Angelina Jolie in the 1998 TV biopic "Gia"

She was the face for Armani, Christian Dior, Versace between 1979 till 1982

Author Stephen Fried wrote "Thing of Beauty" based on her life. It was published in 1993.

Was a David Bowie fanatic.