Harry Brant, son of the model, 90s icon Stephanie Seymour and super businessman Peter Brant died last Sunday at the age of 24.
Brant, who had distinguished himself by being a regular presence at fashion shows, was found dead from an accidental drug overdose, his family said in a statement released by The New York Times.
Harry, who had been into modeling and participated in the Vogue and Balmain campaigns, had struggled with addictions for several years, and according to his parents, the young socialite was planning to enter a new drug rehabilitation center this year. to later return to the ranks of Interview magazine, owned by his father and where he had written during his adolescence.
“He was a creative, loving and powerful soul who brought light to the hearts of many people. He was truly a beautiful person inside and out, ” the family declared.
The model was considered one of the most influential people in the New York press. He stood out for launching with his brother, a unisex makeup line as part of the MAC sales lines.
“He accomplished a lot in his 24 years, but we will never get a chance to see how much more Harry could have done,” the family said.
Harry Brant was also embroiled in controversy, such as in 2016 when he was arrested after refusing to pay for a taxi fare in Greenwich, Connecticut, and charged with theft, interference with an officer and possession of drugs.