Tatjana Patitz tributes: Eva Herzigova, Helena Christensen and Anna Wintour trends now
Tatjana Patitz died at the aged 56 from breast cancer on Wednesday morning in California, her agent confirmed to DailyMail.com.
And soon after tributes came pouring in for the beauty who worked for Vogue and Valentino, and starred in George Michael's music video Freedom! from 1990 with Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford.
Fellow models Crawford, Campbell, Eva Herzigova, Helena Christensen and Elaine Irwin as well as Vogue editor Anna Wintour were the first to share their remarks.
Pretty woman: Tatjana Patitz died at the aged 56 from breast cancer on Wednesday morning in California, her agent confirmed to DailyMail.com on Wednesday. And soon after tributes came pouring in for the beauty
Young ones: 'So sad to hear of the passing of the beautiful @tatjanapatitz,' began Cindy Crawford. 'We were babies together in the fashion industry and I feel like we grew up together. We were in so many shoots together and backstage at shows
Crawford shared flashback photos with Patitz on Insta Stories and a two broken heart emojis over the images.
The mother of two then shared an Instagram post on her her page with the throwback photo of the women on a beach.
'So sad to hear of the passing of the beautiful @tatjanapatitz,' began the wife of Rande Gerber.
'We were babies together in the fashion industry and I feel like we grew up together. We were in so many shoots together and backstage at shows.
'I found her soft-spoken, sensitive, kind, inquisitive and, who could ever forget those piercing eyes. Her love of animals and nature was infectious. Sending my condolences to her family — especially the son she adored. RIP.'
Campbell shared several icons for a dove, broken heart and prayer on Twitter.
Amber Valletta, who worked for Vogue and Versace and has acted in films like What Lies Beneath and the TV series Blood And Oil, said, 'So so sad.'
Cindy and Tatjana: Crawford shared a flashback photo with Patitz on Insta Stories and a broken heart emoji over the image
Herzigova said, 'An angel has left us, Tatjana Patitz …hearing about your passing is the saddest news I could have imagined…I miss your dearly RIP.'
'This is deeply deeply sad,' Christensen shared. She also wrote, 'Beautiful spirit she was' as she added two broken heart emojis. And she added a flashback photo where she said over the post that she was 'heartbroken.'
'Forever treasured Tatjana. With love to @tatjanapatitz and family,' shared Elaine Irwin.
Yasmeen Ghauri shared a throwback photo as she wrote, 'Rest in peace dear Tatjana. We didn’t know each other well but your presence always struck me. Your authenticity, grace, kindness and inner strength shone through. You will be missed.'
A flashback from a photo shoot: Christensen posted this image to social media on Wednesday saying she was 'heartbroken'
From Helena: 'This is deeply deeply sad,' Christensen shared. She also wrote, 'Beautiful spirit she was' as she added two broken heart emojis
A lot of emojis: Her freedom co-star Naomi Campbell shared several icons for a dove,
