'Zombie Boy' Rick Genest, tattooed muse to Lady Gaga and Marc Quinn, dies aged 32
The model and actor was found dead at his home in Montreal from an apparent suicideRick Genest, the model known as Zombie Boy, whose heavily tattooed body made him a muse for Lady Gaga, Marc Quinn and numerous fashion designers, has died aged 32.He was found dead at his home in Montreal, and his death is being reported as a suicide. Lady Gaga wrote on Twitter: “The suicide of friend Rick Genest, Zombie Boy is beyond devastating. We have to work harder to change the culture, bring mental he...
TMZ — Rick Genest -- better known as Zombie Boy due to the corpse tattoos covering his body -- has died from an apparent suicide ... according to reports. The Canadian artist a... more info
Perez Hilton — Zombie Boy — who appeared in Lady GaGa's music video for Born This Way — has passed away by apparent suicide.
According to police sources via Radio-Canada, the artist... more info
The Daily Mail — The singer urged anyone suffering from mental health issues to reach out for help on Thursday following the death of friend Rick Genest, who was known as Zombie Boy for h... more info
Guardian Music — The model and actor was found dead at his home in Montreal from an apparent suicideRick Genest, the model known as Zombie Boy, whose heavily tattooed body made him a muse... more info
TMZ — Rick Genest -- best known as Zombie Boy -- jumped to his death, according to cops ... but his family believes it was an accident. Montreal law enforcement sources tell ... more info
Stereogum — Lady Gaga's friend and muse Zombie Boy, real name Rick Genest, died last week at the age of 32. The Canadian artist and model fell from a fourth floor balcony. Genest's f... more info