Melbourne model Sian Scale loses her battle with cancer
A young Australian model who walked for Marc Jacobs and worked in Paris, New York, London and Milan has tragically died after a battle with cancer.
Sian Scale, 28, lost her battle against a rare and incurable form of cancer on Tuesday while surrounded by loved ones at Melbourne’s Peter MacCallum Hospital.
Ms. Scale signed with Chadwick Models and worked for international designers Burberry, Dior and Chanel in campaigns around the world.
She has also appeared in campaigns for Vogue and Vanity Fair.
Sian Scale, 28, lost her battle against a rare and incurable form of cancer on Tuesday while surrounded by loved ones at Melbourne’s Peter MacCallum Hospital
Ms. Scale signed with Chadwick Models and worked for international designers Burberry, Dior and Chanel in campaigns around the world
Ms Scale’s family said she never complained about her cancer diagnosis and that her dying wish was for people to donate blood.
“She was determined and strong and had such grace to face the most difficult year of her life with such acceptance, optimism and vulnerability,” they said, The Herald Sun reported.
‘Sian was very generous, loving, kind, fun, adventurous and humble.’
Her family said she was an advocate for social justice and gender issues and served as a mentor to other young women entering the fashion industry.
The model (pictured left) worked all over the world
Tributes have flowed for Sian Scale after she lost her battle with cancer
Mrs Scale’s final message was: ‘If anyone wants to do anything in my memory, it is to donate blood – it is the gift of life.’
Chadwick Models shared a heartfelt tribute to the 28-year-old on Wednesday.
“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our beautiful model Sian Scale,” the agency wrote.
“She was much loved by our Chadwick team, our models, her international agents and clients.
“Sian was a bright and unique light in our world who marched unapologetically to her own beat.
“We will all miss her more than words can express, and her incredible work in images will immortalize her forever.”
Mrs. Scale is remembered by her parents and two brothers.
The Melbourne-born model has graced the covers of several fashion magazines