Jael Strauss — PICS

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October 9, 2018 10:10PM EDT

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Jael Strauss

Jael Strauss — The model became a rising name in the industry when she appeared on one of the longest-running reality TV modeling competitions in history, ‘America’s Next Top Model.’

She graced the TV screen on February 28, 2007 during cycle 8 of The CW hit series, and instantly became a fan-favorite. She stood out as a model with her boisterous personality, and even livelier photo shoots.

Not too long after, she dipped her toes into acting in 2008 when she starred in short videos, including ‘Wrath/Anger,’ and ‘S&M: Sex & Money.’

Sadly, whilst living her best life, she was also struggling with a severe meth addiction as well as a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. On December 4, 2018 Strauss died at the tender age of 34.

Click through the gallery as we commemorate the model’s best moments that still give us so much life today.

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Jael Strauss Attends The Oxygen Media Launch Party For ‘America’s Next Top Model Obsessed’

Jael Strauss Attends The Oxygen Media Launch Party For ‘America’s Next Top Model Obsessed’ — Strauss is picked up by good friend Ghost as the two goof off on the red carpet at the launch party on January 12, 2009.

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Jael Strauss Enjoys The Oxygen Media Launch Party

Jael Strauss Enjoys The Oxygen Media Launch Party — The reality TV stars have some fun on the red carpet and give the camera their silliest faces at the New York event.

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Jael Strauss Attends The 2nd Annual Sober Day Celebration In Hollywood

Jael Strauss Attends The 2nd Annual Sober Day Celebration In Hollywood — The model and her actress bestie Brittany Hatch strike a pose for the camera in Hollywood on May 7, 2007.

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Jael Strauss At The 2nd Annual Sober Day Celebration

Jael Strauss At The 2nd Annual Sober Day Celebration — The friends pose together in their precious free-flowing dresses. While Hatch opted for a light colored dress, Strauss opted for a darker, more edgy look.

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