Gia Carangi
American model
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About Gia Carangi
Gia Carangi was an American model widely regarded as the first supermodel. She was one of the most sought-after models of the late 1970s and early 1980s, appearing on the covers of numerous fashion magazines such as Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She represented famous designers and brands, including Perry Ellis, Armani, Versace, and Christian Dior. Her career and life were cut short after becoming a drug addict. She contracted HIV and died of AIDS at the age of 26.
Family Life
She was the youngest of the three children born to Kathleen and Joseph Carangi.
Trivia
She is widely regarded as one of the first famous women to die of AIDS.
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Gia Carangi was a famous American model, who was born on January 29, 1960. As a person born on this date, Gia Carangi is listed in our database as the 13th most popular celebrity for the day (January 29) and the 42nd most popular for the year (1960).
People born on January 29 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Gia Carangi is the 502nd most popular Aquarius.
Aside from information specific to Gia Carangi's birthday, Gia Carangi is the 4487th most famous American and ranks 38th in famous people born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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