‘Germany’s Next Top Model’ star Kasia Lenhardt dead at 25 after split from soccer pro Jérôme Boateng
Model Kasia Lenhardt, a former contestant on “Germany’s Next Top Model,” died Tuesday at age 25, German newspaper Bild reported.
Lenhardt, who recently ended a relationship with soccer star Jérôme Boateng, was found lifeless in her home around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, the newspaper reported.
“There are no indications of third-party negligence,” police in Berlin reportedly said, adding that the death appeared to be a tragic suicide.
“Rest in peace. You wonderful person, I miss you and would have liked to say goodbye. I hope you find your peace now,” friend and fellow model Sara Kulka wrote on Instagram.
“I will never forget you, I don’t know anyone who could laugh like you,” the fellow contestant on “Germany’s Next Model” wrote.
Born in Poland, Lenhardt reached No. 4 in the seventh season of the German version of Heidi Klum’s reality competition show in 2012.
Lenhardt is survived by a young son.
Her separation from Boateng was announced Feb. 2, Bild reported.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, you can call the National Suicide Prevention lifeline 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 800-273-8255.
