The fashion world is mourning the loss of an icon in the fashion world, model Stella Tennant. She died suddenly on Tuesday at the age of 50. Stella McCartney posted a tribute with a sweet message,

“My darling Stella, I fucking love you and will miss you so, so terribly. What sad, horrific news to end this already shocking year! My heart goes out to your stunning family who must be in such undeserving pain. I am speechless... Rest in peace, you inspiring woman. Your soul and inner beauty exceeded the external perfection, Stella. May you ride high above us all on the most perfect horse, eternally in peace. x Stella”

Stella Tennant was born in 1970 She was the granddaughter of Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire and Deborah Mitford, one of the well-known aristocratic siblings the Mitford sisters, Tennant was born in Scotland and attended St Leonards School in St Andrews.

In a fashion world Tennant was known as a sultry look and aristocratic heritage. In the 90’s Lagerfeld unveiled her as the new face of Chanel, noting her resemblance to Coco Chanel.