The sudden death of a young American model has left the fashion industry in mourning.
Jeremy Ruehlemann passed away on Sunday. The 6’2 model was born in Mahwah, New Jersey. He was 27 years old.
The cause of Jeremy Ruehlemann’s death is unknown at this time.
Jason Kanner, CEO of Soul Artist Management, shared the tragic news of Ruehlemann’s passing on Instagram.
“It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I let you all know that Jeremy Ruehlemann has passed away,” Kanner wrote.
“Jeremy was authentically himself. Salt of the earth. There was just something about him that made you root for him. 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.”
On Sunday, American fashion designer Christian Vincent Siriano shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to the late model.
“I have never posted anything like this but to lose a friend who was such a beautiful soul is just really hard. This is for Jeremy, the most beautiful man that gave so much love to everyone he met no matter what,” Siriano wrote.
“He was one of my muses and he always will be. He inspired me and I will love him forever. 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.”
Tributes to the model poured out on social media.
It is still unclear what the cause of Ruehlemann’s death is.
CONFIRMED: 27 Year old model Jeremy Ruehlemann, who #diedsuddenly over the weekend, was CONFIRMED vaccinated 💉 https://t.co/p8Szw0Z0Zr pic.twitter.com/pBXuckS3CV
— DiedSuddenly (@DiedSuddenly_) January 24, 2023