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Dayle Haddon, a renowned Canadian model, actress, and philanthropist, passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 76. She was found unresponsive in an in-law suite at her daughter Ryan Haddon’s home in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania. The cause of death was determined to be accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, likely due to a malfunctioning heating system.
Dayle Haddon
Early Life and Career
Born on May 26, 1948, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Dayle Haddon began her journey in the arts at a young age. She trained in ballet and joined Les Grands Ballets Canadiens at 13. At 18, she won the Miss Montreal title, which propelled her into the modeling world. By 1966, she had signed with the Ford Modeling Agency and moved to New York City, gracing the covers of major magazines like Seventeen and Vogue.
Modeling and Acting Career
In the 1970s and 1980s, Haddon became a prominent figure in the fashion industry, representing brands such as Max Factor, Revlon, Estée Lauder, and L’Oréal. She made history by becoming the first model to have four major contracts with these cosmetic giants . Her acting career included roles in films like The World’s Greatest Athlete (1973), Madame Claude (1977), and North Dallas Forty (1979).
Advocacy and Later Years
After facing age discrimination in the fashion industry, Haddon returned to modeling in her late 30s, challenging societal norms about aging. She also authored the book Ageless Beauty: A Woman’s Guide to Lifelong Beauty and Well-Being and served as a wellness contributor for CBS News. In 2008, she founded WomenOne, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for girls in underserved communities.
Personal Life
Haddon married French businessman Glenn Souham in 1986; he tragically passed away later that year. They had one daughter, Ryan Haddon, a journalist and television producer. Ryan is married to actor Marc Blucas, and they reside in Pennsylvania.
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