Fashion · Film · 1943–1971
Born: 20 April 1943 · Died: 16 November 1971 · Age at death: 28
Edie Sedgwick died aged 28. She was born on 20 April 1943 and died on 16 November 1971.
Edie Sedgwick became the face of 1960s New York cool almost overnight. Her black tights, short hair and huge earrings defined a look still copied by designers. With Andy Warhol she was everywhere for a single dazzling year. The fame did not protect her from addiction and illness. She died at 28. Her story remains a warning about how quickly the art world can use and drop its stars. She still appears in films and songs about the era.
Edith Minturn Sedgwick Post (April 20, 1943 – November 16, 1971) was an American actress, model, and socialite. Best known as a Warhol superstar, Vogue named her a "Youthquaker" in 1965, recognizing her influence on youth culture and style.
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American actress and model, born 1943
Edie Sedgwick was born in Santa Barbara on 20 April 1943.
She starred in Andy Warhol's underground films.
Vogue called her a 'youthquaker' in 1965.
She came from a wealthy New England family.
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Did you know?Her film Ciao! Manhattan was finished after her death.
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