Mary-Brian Clarke, the girlfriend oflate model Jeremy Ruehlemannwhose family described her as a talented influence in the fashion industry, has died at age 24.
Clarke unexpectedly died on March 21, her familyshared in an obituary, writing that the “angels in heaven will certainly benefit from her sense of style and fashion.”
“Arriving at the gates of heaven in one of many pairs of unique sunglasses, more rings than her fingers could hold, and either a furry jacket or hat and a one-of-a-kind pair of trendy sneakers, and that magnificent smile that was a magnet for all.”
Mary-Brian Clarke.
Mary-Brian Clarke (left) and Jeremy Ruehlemann (right).Mary-Brian Clarke Instagram; Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Her friend, Paisley Gilbert, remembered Clarke on Instagram as her best friend. “If only we could have one more reunion like this, I would squeeze you a little tighter and never let go,“she wrote alongside a touching videoof them embracing. “Love you past each edge of the universe and back my twin Slenny ❤️ 🪐👽♾”
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“I have never posted anything like this but to lose a friend who was such a beautiful soul is just really hard,” Siriano captioned an Instagram post. “This is for Jeremy, the most beautiful man that gave so much love to everyone he met no matter what.”
He added, “He made such a large impact on everyone he met. 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 💔”
On her own Instagram, Clarke remembered Ruehlemann with touching photos and videos at the top of the year, writing “I love you forever & miss you everyday.”
source: people.com
