Harry Brant, son of billionaire Peter Brant and supermodel Stephanie Seymour, has died at the age of 24 from a drug overdose. The model was found dead on Sunday, just days before he entered rehab, his parents said in a statement.
“It is with great regret that we share the news that our beloved son, Harry Brant, lost the battle with his addiction and died due to an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, ” the statement from the young man’s family reads. “ Our hearts are broken. Harry wanted to get over his addiction and was just days away from re-entering rehab. “
“We will always be sad that Harry’s life was cut short by this devastating disease. We ask our family for privacy while we try to cope with the loss of our beautiful and beautiful child”, they finished their note sent to the media.
Icon of the fluid gender, along with his older brother, Peter Jr., Harry Brant formed one of the most transgressive couples in New York. Often described as the male version of the famous and wealthy sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton, they were a common sight at the hottest parties in New York City and front-rowed at major fashion shows.
The brothers’ father, Peter Brant, is the owner of newsprint maker White Birch Paper and Brant Publications, Inc., whose holdings include Interview Magazine, founded by Andy Warhol. He is also known for being a flamboyant art collector.
For his part, Seymour was one of the first and most famous models of Victoria’s Secret lingerie company. When he was at the peak of his popularity, he had a stormy relationship with Axl Rose, singer of the rock group Guns N’Roses. Their courtship ended in complaints against each other for mistreatment. The cover of the magazine “Sports Illustrated” at the end of the 80, was immortalized by great of photography like Herb Ritts, Richard Avedon, Gilles Bensimon and Mario Testino.
Shortly after her breakup with the musician, she began dating the billionaire. Together with him, they formed a unique family after marrying in 1995. They had four children: Peter Jr., the late Harry, Dylan and Lilly.
The family has been quite controversial and they have had problems with the law. Harry Brant, the deceased, was arrested in 2016 for drug possession and theft for trying to get out of a taxi without paying.
Just a few days ago, his brother Peter Jr. was charged with battery after being involved in a fight with a police officer at JFK airport, and in the past, he starred in several night fights that have led him to sleep several times in prison.
Her parents have also had their problems with the law: in 2014, the model was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol after backing up her Range Rover on a freeway ramp and hitting a traffic sign.
But the one who has spent the most days deprived of liberty has been the patriarch, who was once 84 days behind bars for tax evasion. Polo lover, his temper and self-control problems have earned the businessman the nickname “the John McEnroe of polo.”