1960 - 1986
Gia Carangi American Model
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Who
is she
dating right now?
Rest in peace.
Relationships
Gia Carangi was in relationships with Elyssa Golden (1981 - 1983) and Sandy Linter (1978).
Gia Carangi had encounters with Rob Fay (1983 - 1986), Mickey Rourke (1980), Francesco Scavullo (1979) and Chris von Wangenheim (1978).
About
American Model Gia Carangi was born Gia Marie Carangi on 29th January, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and passed away on 18th Nov 1986 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania aged 26. She is most remembered for Supermodel. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Gia Carangi is a member of the following lists: LGBT people from the United States, American female models and 1960 births.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Dating | 2 |
2 years
|
1 year, 4 months
|
9 months, 3 days
|
|---|
| Encounter | 4 |
3 years, 10 months
|
11 months, 24 days
|
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|
|---|
| Total | 6 |
3 years, 10 months
|
1 year, 1 month
|
9 months, 3 days
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
Gia
|
| Middle Name |
Marie
|
| Last Name |
Carangi
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| Full Name at Birth |
Gia Marie Carangi
|
| Alternative Name |
Gia, Gia Marie Carangi, Gia Carangi
|
| Age |
26 (age at death) years
|
| Birthday |
29th January, 1960
|
| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
|
| Died |
18th November, 1986
|
| Place of Death |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
|
| Cause of Death |
AIDS (-related complications)
|
| Buried |
Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
|
| Height |
5' 8" (173 cm)
|
| Build |
Slim
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Light
|
| Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
|
| Sexuality |
Lesbian
|
| Religion |
Roman Catholic
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| High School |
Abraham Lincoln High School, Philadelphia, PA
|
| University |
Manchester
|
| Occupation Text |
Fashion/Runway Model
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| Occupation |
Model
|
| Claim to Fame |
Supermodel
|
| Year(s) Active |
1978–1983, Modeling information, 1977–1983
|
| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Channel Flip
|
| Brand Endorsement |
Dior
|
| Bust (inches) |
34
|
| Waist (inches) |
24
|
| Hips (inches) |
35
|
| Clothes Size |
6
|
| Shoe Size |
8
|
| Official Websites |
www.giacarangi.com, gia-carangi.com, www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Gia+Marie_Carangi/, 24smi.org/en/celebrity/52818-gia-carangi.html
|
| Father |
Dad
|
| Mother |
Kathleen
|
| Brother |
N
|
| Sister |
N
|
| Family Member |
N
|
| Friend |
Francesco Scavullo, Wilhelmina Cooper, Sandy Linter
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| Associated People |
Amazingphil
|
| Pets |
Colin (dog)
|
| Favorite People |
Phil Lester
|
| Favorite Movies |
Kill Bill
|
| Favorite TV Shows |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
|
| Favorite Bands |
Muse
|
| Favorite Songs |
Butterflies and Hurricans
|
| Favorite Books |
Game of Thrones
|
| Favorite Places |
London
|
| Favorite Foods |
Pizza
|
| Favorite Colors |
Black
|
| Favorite Accessories |
Wristbands
|
Gia Marie Carangi (January 29, 1960 – November 18, 1986) was an American model during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Considered by some to be the first supermodel, she was featured on the cover of fashion magazines, including multiple editions of Vogue and Cosmopolitan, and appeared in advertising campaigns for such fashion houses as Armani, Christian Dior, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent.
