Gia Carangi was a famous American supermodel in the late 1970s and early 1980s. She was one of the first well-known models to achieve global fame and was known for her androgynous looks and edgy style. Carangi was nicknamed the 'Queen of the Scene' and was featured on the cover of many fashion magazines. Unfortunately, she struggled with drug addiction and died at the age of 26 due to complications from AIDS.