The 'Australia's Next Top Model' star has passed away at the age of 27.

On April 10th, Lucy Markovic's loved ones announced her death on Instagram: "We are saddened to announce that Lucy has passed away. She passed away peacefully," the post added, noting that she was with her family at the time of her death.

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Lucy Markovic passed away at the age of 27.

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"We ask for your space during this difficult time. May Lucy rest in peace," the post read, accompanied by an angel emoji.

The model, who was the runner-up in Australia's Next Top Model in 2015 before going on to work for renowned brands such as Versace, Armani, and Victoria Beckham, revealed on Instagram last month that she needed surgery to treat an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) "the size of a golf ball," according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The post was later deleted.

Lucy Markovic was initially scheduled for surgery on March 26th, but the date was later changed to April 2nd.

CNN reported that Markovic shared in a post that she had been suffering from this condition for four years.

According to the Mayo Clinic, an AVM "is a tangle of blood vessels that make up irregular connections between arteries and veins in the brain."

Meanwhile, the Australian Brain Foundation website states: "This condition affects approximately 3 out of 10,000 people."

Lucy Markovic's New York-based management company, Elite Model Management, was among many expressing their condolences on Instagram: "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Lucy Markovic after a courageous battle with cerebral arteriovenous malformation. Lucy was a radiant light and had an incredible sense of humor. Her smile and laughter could light up a room, drawing you closer to her. Lucy loved to dance and truly shone."

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Lucy Markovic poses for a Versace advertising campaign.

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"Being a model is one of Lucy's dreams, and we are incredibly honored to be accompanying her on that journey. Lucy brings elegance, strength, and beauty to her work. But more than that, she brings warmth, laughter, and light to herself," the post continued.

Elite Model Management shared this message along with a photo of Markovic modeling for Versace: "To her family and friends, please know that you are in our prayers and hearts. We grieve with you and we honor the wonderful person Lucy was. We will never forget her."

Donatella Versace, who resigned as creative director of Versace last month after nearly 30 years at the helm, reposted a photo of Markovic walking the runway in Los Angeles as a model for the brand.

"I am so sad to hear about Lucy Markovic," Donatella Versace (69) wrote on Instagram, adding: "Rest in peace, beautiful girl," along with a dove emoji.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ngoi-sao-australias-next-top-model-qua-doi-o-tuoi-27-185250412104743168.htm