Famous model dies from toxic gas in home


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Dayle Haddon, renowned Canadian supermodel and the face of several major cosmetic brands, passed away on Friday at the age of 76. The suspected cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning.

The incident occurred in a detached in-law suite located on Phillips Mill Road in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania, where Haddon was discovered in a second-floor bedroom. The property, valued at over a million dollars, belongs to her daughter Ryan Haddon and son-in-law Marc Blucas, known for his work in Hallmark productions.

“The bright light that is Dayle has dimmed in this Earthly realm,” Ryan posted in a tribute on Friday. “Shining somewhere as radiantly as ever where it’s most needed, I have no doubt.

“She was a woman in her power, yet soft and attentive to all. Deeply creative and curious, gifted with beauty inside and out. Always kind and thoughtful.”

Emergency services responded to the scene early Friday morning after receiving reports about an unconscious 76-year-old male on the suite’s first floor. While the unidentified man was transported to a nearby hospital, rescuers later discovered Haddon inside the building, where she was pronounced deceased.

The property, an antique farmhouse dating back to 1711, was purchased and renovated by Blucas and Ryan Haddon in 2012. Local firefighters from the New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company detected dangerous levels of carbon monoxide at the location.

The incident resulted in two medics being hospitalized and a police officer receiving treatment for exposure to the toxic gas. All three are currently stable. While the main house’s occupants remained unharmed, authorities believe a malfunctioning heating system caused the elevated carbon monoxide levels.

Throughout her illustrious career, Haddon secured contracts with four major beauty companies: Revlon, Max Factor, EstĂ©e Lauder, and L’OrĂ©al. Her face graced numerous magazine covers, including Vogue, Elle, and Cosmopolitan. She notably served as L’OrĂ©al’s spokesperson for 15 years, representing the brand across Europe, China, and North America.

“She held so many up, saw their greatness sometimes hidden to them, and always built bridges with her own connections to help them ascend,” Ryan said. “She was everyone’s greatest champion. An inspiration to many.

“I always trust the timing of things. There are no accidents and certainly how we enter and exit this world is mystical and unknowable. She was a high-hearted spiritual being that put value on her soul’s evolution, so I know her journey here in this dimension must have been complete.”

Beyond modeling, Haddon served as a UNICEF Ambassador and established WomenOne, a New York-based organization dedicated to providing quality education to girls worldwide. She authored two books on aging gracefully and made her final public appearance on the “Shift Happens” podcast, discussing ageism in the fashion industry.

 

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