{"id":49657,"date":"2026-03-28T18:18:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T18:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ternalnews.info\/?p=49657"},"modified":"2026-03-28T18:18:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T18:18:06","slug":"worlds-oldest-professional-model-daphne-selfe-dies-at-97","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ternalnews.info\/?p=49657","title":{"rendered":"World\u2019s Oldest Professional Model Daphne Selfe Dies at 97"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">Daphne Selfe, widely known as the world\u2019s oldest professional model, has passed away at the age of 97. Her death was confirmed on March 21, 2026, in a message shared on her official Instagram, with her family saying she died peacefully in a care home. In a heartfelt tribute, her loved ones described her passing with grace, noting she \u201crose peacefully towards the light\u201d on a spring afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>They also reflected on her final public appearance in June at a Vogue luncheon during Royal Ascot Ladies Day, calling it a perfect farewell surrounded by fashion and people she loved. Born in London in 1928, Selfe began modeling at 21 after being discovered while working in a department store. She stepped away from her career after marrying in 1954 to raise her family but remained loosely connected to the industry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<p>Her life took a remarkable turn after her husband\u2019s death in 1997. Returning to modeling in her 70s, she achieved even greater success than in her youth. She appeared at major events like London Fashion Week and became celebrated for embracing her natural gray hair and age.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24076\" src=\"https:\/\/lifepress.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/33-6-200x300.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifepress.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/33-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lifepress.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/33-6.jpg 683w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\nSelfe often said her later years brought her the most recognition, noting she became more striking by embracing who she was. Known for her warmth and love of social life, she valued simple joys and staying connected with friends. Recognized by Guinness World Records and awarded the British Empire Medal, she also founded the Daphne Selfe Academy. 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