Models who died on August 27

Take a focused look at the models who passed away on August 27. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2003 Jinx Falkenburg

  Jinx Falkenburg was an American film actress, model, and radio personality renowned for her work in the 1940s and 1950s. She was one of the first supermodels, appearing on hundreds of magazine covers and in national advertising campaigns, and later became a pioneering female radio and television host. [bio]