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Charles Devoe
Charles Devoe (February 5, 1982 – December 17, 2010) was a successful American male model. He was known for appearing in ad campaigns for numerous brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Abercrombie & Fitch and Anne Klein.[1]
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Biography
Devoe was born on February 5, 1982.[2] In 2004, he graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in business,[2] whereupon he moved to New York City to pursue modeling.[1]
He was quickly signed by IMG Models and enjoyed immediate success, working campaigns for smaller fashion and hair styling brands. Major photographers such as Bruce Weber, Mario Testino, and Steven Klein would eventually request Charles to do campaigns for major brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Anne Klein.[1] He was represented by major modeling agencies in Milan, Paris, Barcelona, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.[3]
He was an avid athlete, and enjoyed a wide range of extreme sports, from freestyle BMX to snowboarding.[4]
Death
Charles died on December 17, 2010 after a month-long coma resulting from a surfing accident at Rockaway Beach.[4]
See also
- List of models who died during their careers in the 21st century
References
- ^ a b c "Male model Charles DeVoe dies; had been in coma after Rockaways surfing accident", 20 December 2010, NY Daily News
- ^ a b "Charles DeVoe Dead", 18 December 2010, The Huffington Post
- ^ "Charles Devoe", Models.com
- ^ a b "Dolce & Gabbana model, 28, dies after spending four weeks in a coma following surfing accident", 22 December 2010, The Daily Mail
Categories:- American male models
- 1982 births
- 2010 deaths
- Accidental deaths in New York
- Sports deaths in New York
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