Tatjana Patitz, a German model who achieved international prominence in the 1980s and 1990s representing fashion designers, died on January 11, 2023, at the age of 56. Her agent, Corinne Nicolas, confirmed that the cause of death was metastatic breast cancer. Tatjana Patitz was known for her piercing gaze and womanly allure, which made her stand out from other models of her time. She was discovered in 1983 when she was a finalist of the “Elite Model Look” competition, in which Elite agency heads selected her from a pool of unknowns. Tatjana Patitz had long-standing working relationships with photographers Peter Lindbergh, Herb Ritts, and Patrick Demarchelier, who often shot her on location. She was also known for her work on television commercials.