“I was so young at the time I didn’t really understand how influential the work we were doing was until I got older and people would compliment me on the work we did together,” she said in Corinne Day’s documentary Diary, per WWD.
Gracing the covers of major magazines like The Face, Georgina’s positive, can-do attitude and iconic look made her a beloved figure in fashion, leaving a lasting impression on the industry.
Wanted to open a bar
Georgina Cooper is deeply mourned by her close friends and colleagues. Fellow model Jade Parfitt expressed on Instagram:
”One of the funniest and naughtiest, never mind most beautiful friends, we all wanted to hang out with George backstage. Sending so much love to her son, family, and friends. Gone too soon.”
High-fashion model Erin O’Connor also paid tribute, saying, ”You were an incredibly kind and funny human-being, Georgina. I/we all admired and loved you so much for the warmth, generosity, and gentle mischief you brought to the world. You ALWAYS stuck out for keeping it real.”
In the final chapter of her life, Georgina Cooper transitioned from the glamorous world of modeling to a more grounded life, working as a midwife and in the hospitality industry. After giving birth to her son, Sonny, she decided to leave modeling behind, focusing on him instead of her career.
“I tried to continue modeling, but it broke my heart when I had to leave him for work. I focused on modeling assignments in London, but my life was at a crossroads, and I decided that Sonny came first,” she told The Cultural Omnivore.
She and her partner had dreams of opening a bar in Kos, where they had family, but those plans were tragically cut short. Georgina’s legacy lives on through her loving family and the warmth she brought to everyone around her.
She is survived by her husband and son.
