FASHION influencer Mary-Brian Clarke has died at 24, just two months after the shocking death of her boyfriend, model Jeremy Ruehlemann.
Clarke was a public relations employee and worked for brands like Elizabeth Bensinger, MadHappy, and TIBI.
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The fashion influencer died unexpectedly on March 21, and her family has now shared an obituary, per People.
They wrote she was a “talented influence in the fashion industry,” and said that the “angels in heaven will certainly benefit from her sense of style and fashion.”
A cause of death has yet to be announced.
The obituary also highlighted other aspects of Clarke’s tastes and personality.
“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,” it read.
“Mary-Brian will always be remembered by her contagious laugh, her witty sense of humor and her unique ability to connect with others.”
Her family added: “She was a light to everyone who knew her which came from her belief in the good of others.”
Clarke is survived by her parents, Resa and Brian, along with three siblings — Abby, Hanna, and Jack.
The family encouraged those who wish to donate to head to a page that helps children in Zambia.
They explained that it would honor Clarke’s legacy.
Friends of the fashion influencer also took to social media to issue tributes.
Paisley Gilbert (@paisleygilbert) posted a short clip on Instagram of her and Clarke a few days ago, along with a caption detailing her love.
“The pain of losing a best friend is indescribable,” Gilbert wrote.
“This is one of my favorite videos of MB and I because this is how it felt every time we saw each other.”
She added: “If only we could have one more reunion like this, I would squeeze you a little tighter and never let go. Love you past each edge of the universe and back my twin Slenny.”
As The U.S. Sun previously reported, Jeremy Ruehlemann, 27, died on January 22.
The model was known as a rising star in the industry.
He posed for Christian Siriano, John Varvatos, and Joseph Abboud, as well as for Superdry, Macy’s, Zara, Nick Graham, and Atelier Cillian.
Siriano (@csiriano) also took to Instagram in January to post a tribute for Ruehlemann.
The fashion designer explained, “He was one of my muses and he always will be. He inspired me and I will love him forever.”
“I have never posted anything like this but to lose a friend who was such a beautiful soul is just really hard,” Siriano wrote.
“This is for Jeremy, the most beautiful man that gave so much love to everyone he met no matter what.”
They continued: “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.”
At the time, Clarke also remembered her partner on her own Instagram page, saying, “I love you forever & miss you every day.”
Ruehlemann’s cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
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