On February 8, People reported that Spanish model Cristina Pérez Galcenco died at the age of 21, just days after moving into her new home.
According to her family, Cristina had recently moved to a private residence in Málaga, Spain, after enrolling in a local school. Less than a week after settling into her new home, she suddenly lost contact with her family. Concerned, her mother contacted one of Cristina’s classmates and asked them to check on her. When the classmate arrived at Cristina’s house, they discovered that the young model had already passed away.
The authorities said so there were no signs of forced entry, violence or struggle at the scene. Consequentially, the police initially suspect that Cristina may have died suddenly due to an underlying health problem. However, the exact cause of death remains under investigation. Her family expressed disbelief that she died of natural causes, noting that Cristina had no known medical conditions. They agreed to an autopsy to determine the true cause of his death.
Cristina Pérez Galcenco was the daughter of former Spanish professional footballer Nacho Pérez and Tatiana Galcenco. She began her modeling career at just 14 years old and quickly rose to fame. Over the years, he has left a strong impression on the catwalks of major fashion weeks in Madrid, Paris, Milan, London and China. She has also been selected as a model for campaigns of major fashion brands including Stradivarius, Versace and Louis Vuitton.
Her passing at such a young age deeply shocked the global fashion community and fans in her home country of Spain. According to her family, Cristina Pérez Galcenco’s funeral will take place on February 7, as her loved ones and colleagues mourn the loss of a promising talent whose life was tragically cut short.
Sources: People, K14
