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Gia Carangi skyrocketed to modelling prominence and success during the late 1970s and 80s. She became famous for being a fresh brunette in a predominately blonde industry. Despite the seemingly glamorous and much-coveted lifestyle, Gia Carangi's story is one of tragedy, fueled by drug abuse and addiction.

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Gia Carangi was an American supermodel. Some people considered her the first supermodel. In her prime years, she was featured on the covers of numerous magazines, such as multiple editions of Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She also appeared in ad campaigns for high-end fashion houses like Dior, Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, and Versace.

Gia Carangi's profile summary

Full name Marie Carangi
NicknameGia Carangi
GenderFemale
Date of birthJanuary 29, 1960
Date of deathNovember 18, 1986 (26 years)
Zodiac sign Aquarius
Place of birthPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Place of deathPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
Orientation
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Gia Carangi skyrocketed to modelling prominence and success during the late 1970s and 80s. She became famous for being a fresh brunette in a predominately blonde industry. Despite the seemingly glamorous and much-coveted lifestyle, Gia Carangi's story is one of tragedy, fueled by drug abuse and addiction.

Gia Carangi's profile summary

Full name Marie Carangi
NicknameGia Carangi
GenderFemale
Date of birthJanuary 29, 1960
Date of deathNovember 18, 1986 (26 years)
Zodiac sign Aquarius
Place of birthPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Place of deathPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
OrientationBi
Height in feet5' 8''
Height in centimetres173
Weight in pounds128
Weight in kilograms53
Body measurements in inches33-24-35
Body measurements in centimetres86-61-89
Shoe size8 (US)
Hair colourLight brown
Eye colourLight brown
MotherKathleen Carangi
FatherJoseph Carangi
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When Gia Marie Carangi was born on January 29, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, her father, Joseph, was 35, and her mother, Kathleen, was 24. 

Baby girl Gia joined her brothers Joe Jr and Michael in the Carangi household at 4027 Fitler Street, Philly.

Gia had four siblings.  An older half brother William, from her Dad’s first marriage, and a younger half brother Jonathan, from her Dad’s 3rd marriage.

Gia’s heritage is Italian from her Father’s side of the family, and Irish-Welsh from her Mother’s side.

Gia was named by her father Joe, who remembered hearing the unusual name while stationed in Italy during the war.

Gia died on November 18, 1986, in her hometown at the age of 26, and was buried in Feasterville, Pennsylvania.

Below is Gia’s family tree deconstructed, with photos. Starting with Gia’s Grandfather John Carangi from Italy.

John (Giovanni) Carangi was born on December 8, 1882, in Castel Pizzuto, Isernia, Molise, Italy.

John’s family left Italy when John was 15 and worked their way

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