Harry Brant, model and son of supermodel Stephanie Seymour and businessman Peter Brant, died at the age of 24.
His family announced the news of his premature death with a statement to the New York Times revealing that the cause was an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.
“We will be forever sad that his life was interrupted by this devastating illness,” the family told the channel. “He has achieved a lot in his 24 years, but we will never have a chance to see how much more Harry could have done.”
He reportedly struggled with addiction for years.
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Son of wealthy parents, Harry spent his youth immersed in the world of arts and fashion. He was a staple in many fashion shows and even attended the famous Met Gala at age 16. He modeled for Italian Vogue and Balmain campaigns, according to People. However, he also became interested in journalism, becoming a writer as a teenager for his father’s Interview magazine. In addition, he and his brother, Peter, launched a unisex make-up line with MAC in 2015 and 2016.
Harry Brant died at age 24.
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Harry was committed to breaking down barriers and challenging the typical ideas of masculinity in the fashion world. In an interview with Vanity Fair in 2012, the then 15-year-old explained his old fashion sense.
“When I really started to go into fashion, I had, and still have, this obsession with mainly female clothes,” he explained. “I think I fell in love with the ideal of how iconic fashion is – especially as it used to be, the power that all fashion people had and the glamor of traveling with, like, a Louis Vuitton steam chest, wearing the New Look dress Dior with big hats – so fantastic, I was obsessed. “
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Harry and his brother were often announced for their unapologetic willingness to possess their immense privilege. Vanity Fair called him “Little Lord Fauntleroy” and New York Magazine once announced the two brothers as “NYC’s Most Beautiful Teen Brothers.
The Times reports that in 2016, Harry was arrested in Greenwich, Connecticut, for refusing to pay a cab ride and was charged at the time of theft, interfering with a police officer and drug possession.
Despite some blemishes on his reputation, Harry was considered a pioneer in the fashion world before his death. Many were quick to access social media to praise him after his family announced his death.
“#HarryBrant was a true icon in training. A fashion darling. A cultural muse. And a lovely soul. I’m sad for his family and the world. We could never really see what the future held. RIP sweet prince,” wrote a fan.
“RIP Harry Brant fashion icon. Broken heart,” other added.
“RIP @harrybrant. It was too soon,” a third wrote.
“I was so obsessed with Harry and Peter Brant at some point in my life – it is so sad that he lost his battle with drugs Disappointed face that you never know when a little more will be the last and that is what is scary # RIPHarryBrant, ” someone else wrote.
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In addition to his brother, Harry leaves a younger sister, an older half brother from his mother’s previous marriage and four half brothers by his father. Another half-brother, Ryan Brant, died in 2019 at the age of 49.
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“Harry was not just our son,” concluded the family in its statement. “He was also a wonderful brother, loving grandson, favorite uncle and caring friend. He was a creative, loving and powerful soul that brought light to the hearts of so many people. He was truly a beautiful person inside and out.”