With just 30 years, the Mama Cax model , known in the fashion industry for defending the inclusion of all types of models in parades and covers, has passed away .
His death has caused a deep shock among his family and friends, as well as among his followers. In recent months his health had suffered after discovering him in a photo shoot in London numerous clots in various parts of the body.
It was not the first time that the model had to face serious health problems. With 14 years he was diagnosed with bone and lung cancer and only two years later they had to amputate his right leg. "To say that Cax was a fighter was a euphemism," her family said in an Instagram post.
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Advocate for body positivity, Cax collaborated with firms such as Tommy Hilfiger, ASOS, Sephora and Rihanna's Fenty.
Precisely, the latter was very affected after knowing that the young model had died. "A queen. A force. A powerful beauty that brought her strength to the stage of the Savage X Fenty this year inspiring many people around the world. Rest in peace, sister," he said on his Twitter account.
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