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.

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.