Mannequin Jeremy Ruehlemann has died. He was 27. The younger mannequin’s reason behind demise was not revealed publicly.

The New Jersey native had walked and modeled for designers, together with Christian Siriano, John Varvatos, Superdry, Perry Ellis, and extra. He additionally appeared in publications like GQ and Playhouse Journal.

Siriano mourned the demise in an emotional Instagram submit, sharing images of himself with the mannequin, saying, “I’ve by no means posted something like this however to lose a good friend who was such an exquisite soul is simply actually arduous,” Siriano captioned the submit. “That is for Jeremy, probably the most lovely man that gave a lot like to everybody he met it doesn’t matter what.”

Siriano added that Ruelemann “was one in all my muses and he all the time will likely be. He impressed me and I’ll love him without end. I’m sending all my like to his household and associates who misplaced somebody so particular. I do know we are going to meet once more someday however proper now I simply need to hug him. Relaxation properly, J, all of us love you a lot! Ship like to his household immediately please.”

Fellow mannequin Lexi Wooden additionally posted a touching tribute in honor of Ruehlemann, saying, “[I]f you will have ever recognized me you know the way a lot I really like Jeremy. I can’t even articulate the magic that he was. I met Jeremy after I was 15, the day I met him I knew my coronary heart can be full without end, he’s my soulmate, my finest good friend, my help, my household, my gentle, my love, my twin flame … I might go on and on as a result of he was so particular.”