Dale Haddon, a Canadian supermodel who gained fame for her work representing various cosmetics and magazine companies, died Friday of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. She was 76 years old.
Haddon was found dead in the second-floor bedroom of an in-law suite in a detached home in the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania.
The million-dollar home is owned by Haddon's journalist daughter, Ryan Haddon, and her son-in-law, Hallmark actor Mark Blucas. According to 6ABC News.
“The bright light of Dale has gone dark in this earthly realm,” Ryan posted in a eulogy on Friday. “I have no doubt that he will shine as brightly as ever where he is needed most.
“She was a strong woman, yet soft and considerate towards everyone. She was deeply creative and curious, and gifted with beauty both inside and out. She was always kind and thoughtful.”
The Solebury County Sheriff's Office said emergency responders were dispatched just after 6:30 a.m. Friday to reports of a 76-year-old man lying unconscious in a first-floor suite.
The unidentified man was removed from the building and taken to a nearby hospital, but rescuers learned a woman, later identified as Haddon, was still inside.
The model was found indoors and pronounced dead at the scene.
Brucas and Ryan Haddon purchased the “old farmhouse” in 2012 for $1 million and completely restored the building, which dates back to 1711. He told Wide Open Country.
New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Department detected “high levels of carbon monoxide” on the property.
Police officials said two medical workers were hospitalized due to exposure to toxic gas and a police officer was treated for injuries at the scene, but all three were in stable condition.
No one was injured in the main residence, and police believe a malfunctioning heating system caused the high levels of carbon monoxide. CBS reported.
During her modeling career, Haddon signed four contracts with cosmetics giants Revlon, Max Factor, Estée Lauder and L'Oréal, according to her website.
She has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Elle, and Cosmopolitan.
A longtime spokesperson for L'Oréal, she is credited with representing the brand throughout Europe, China and North America during more than 15 years of campaigns.
She appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine in 1973.
“She supported many people, sometimes saw their greatness hidden from them, and always built bridges with her connections to help them rise,” Ryan said. Ta. She was everyone's greatest champion. An inspiration to many.
“I have always believed in the timing of things. There is no such thing as coincidence and certainly how we enter and exit this world is mysterious and unknowable. She values the evolution of the soul. I know that her journey in this dimension must have been completed because she was a lofty spiritual being.”
Haddon is a UNICEF ambassador and founded WomenOne, a New York-based charity focused on providing access to quality education for all girls around the world.
She is the author of two books: Ageless Beauty and The 5 Principles of Ageless Living.
Haddon's Last Instagram post on December 19th He promoted his appearance on the podcast “Shift Happens'' where he discussed “How to successfully overcome ageism in fashion'' with Claudia Mahler.
