Model Jeremy Ruehlemann has died at the age of 27. A cause of death for the New Jersey native has not yet been released.
Fashion designer Christian Siriano who considered Ruehlemann to be his muse, shared a touching post on Instagram on Sunday.
The post was a series of photos of Ruehlemann’s modeling moments as well as some of Siriano and Ruehlemann together.
‘I have never posted anything like this but to lose a friend who was such a beautiful soul is just really hard,’ Siriano captioned the post. ‘This is for Jeremy, the most beautiful man that gave so much love to everyone he met no matter what.’
He wrote that Ruehlemann ‘was one of my muses and he always will be. He inspired me and I will love him forever.’
Jeremy Ruehlemann has died at age 27. His last Instagram post was a behind-the-scenes shot from what appeared to be a photo shoot with the Tommy Hilfiger brand
Fashion designer Christian Siriano, who considered Ruehlemann to be his muse, shared a touching post on Instagram on Sunday
Siriano’s continued: ‘I’m sending all my love to his family and friends who lost someone so special. I know we will meet again one day but right now I just want to hug him. Rest well J we all love you so much! Send love to his family today please.’
Ruehlemann was represented by Soul Artist Management, as well as Next Models’ London and Miami branches, Core Hamburg, IMM Brussels and The Mgmt in Sydney, according to Footwear News.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Ruehlemann was a native of Mahwah, New Jersey, who worked as a camp counselor and studied psychology in school before leaving in 2017 for a career in modeling.
He has since walked in several of Siriano’s runway shows and has modeled for brands and designers including John Varvatos, Joseph Abboud, Superdry, Macy’s, Zara, Nick Graham and Atelier Cillian.
The rising star also appeared in GQ and Playhaus Magazine and worked with Superdry and Perry Ellis.
Ruehlemann’s last Instagram post was a behind-the-scenes picture from what appeared to be a photo shoot with Tommy Hilfiger brand, captioning it, ‘Bts with Tommy.’
After news of the model’s death, Hilfiger’s younger brother Andy Hilfiger wrote in the comments, ‘So sorry’ followed by an emoji of praying hands.
Jason Kanner with Soul Artist Management confirmed the model’s death on his social media accounts.
‘It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I let you all know that Jeremy Ruehlemann has passed away,’ he wrote alongside several professional photos of Jeremy.
‘Jeremy was authentically himself. Salt of the earth. There was just something about him that made you root for him,’ Kanner continued. ‘His excitement over a big booking his optimism when something didn’t work out. When you spoke to him he listened with his eyes and ears. He truly was and will always be one of a kind. Jeremy you will be missed. You will hold a spot in my heart and with your Soul Fam you loved so much. Please keep Jeremy’s family in your prayers . May God cover Jeremy and his family with protection and prayer . I will miss you Jeremy. Rest in Peace Sir.’
Jason Kanner with Soul Artist Management confirmed the model’s death on social media
Ruehlemann’s LinkedIn bio shows that he attended Rowan University from 2013-2017, where he said he ‘fell in love with psychology and understanding how human beings operate mentally and emotionally.’
Ruehlemann left school four years into his five-year program, he said, to pursue his modeling career, a decision he said he’ll always be happy he made.
‘Firstly, because I’ve always planned on finishing my education, and secondly because the skills and experience I’ve learned from the last 5 years of full-time modeling, traveling and socializing with people from all over the world has taught me more about how people work than any psychology class ever could,’ he wrote on the LinkedIn bio.
Ruehlemann is a Mahwah, New Jersey native who worked as a camp counselor and studied psychology in school before leaving in 2017 for a career in modeling
He has since walked in of Siriano’s shows, and has modeled for brands Superdry (pictured), John Varvatos, Joseph Abboud, Superdry, Macy’s, Zara, Nick Graham and Atelier Cillian
Ruehlemann, who appeared in GQ and Playhaus Magazine, was represented by Soul Artist Management. Pictured: Ruehlemann walks in the Nick Graham S/S 2019 Collection during NYFW Men’s July 2018 at Cadillac House in 2018
Tributes to the model poured out on social media since the news of his death.
Celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo mourned Ruehlemann’s death on Instagram, writing that he was heartbroken by the news.
‘He made such a large impact on everyone he met,’ he wrote.
‘In this industry you meet a lot of people, but he was one of those people that even if you met him once he would have a part of your heart forever. My Team and I love and cherish the time we had working with him. A true friend, you will be loved and remembered forever. RIP Jeremy.’
Halston Creative Director Ken Downing wrote: ‘Goodbye Sweet Jeremy. R. I. P. Jeremy Ruehlemann. Love to your family who you adored, as much as they love and adored you. I am heartbroken.’
Ruehlemann’s LinkedIn bio showed that he attended Rowan University from 2013-2017, where he said he ‘fell in love with psychology and understanding how human beings operate’
Ruehlemann left school four years into his five-year program to pursue his modeling career, a decision he said he’ll always be happy he made. Ruehlemann is pictured at NYFW in 2018
Ruehlemann’s childhood friend Gianni Simpson posted a tribute to Facebook, where he shared memories of their time together at Odyssey Teen Camp.
‘All day I’ve been trying to gather my thoughts and what to even say. We both met each other at a young age of 15 & 17,’ he wrote. ‘We bonded over feeling like our parents couldn’t deal with us as trouble teenagers and sent us both away for 4 weeks to OTC! We instantly were Inseparable and both bonded over our live for music, sports, fashion tattoos etc.’
Simpson continued: ‘Basically what I’m saying is what Gianni liked Jerm like and what Jerm like Gianni like. We grew up together every summer for 2 years after that and would have call each other for anything. You definitely seen me emotionally at my worst and my best and I can’t thank you enough for the friendship and love you gave me the last passed 10 years brother. I love you forever and the new of hearing you gone really broke my heart. You’ll forever be in my heart! From your lil big brother I love you.’
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