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Australian model dies after long-awaited brain surgery
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Leaked social media posts indicate she was hopeful.
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EXPLORE FURTHER: Australian Model Passes Away After Health Struggle
Australian model Lucy Markovic maintained a positive outlook towards the future as she chronicled the last days of her life leading up to an inevitable brain surgery with fatal consequences.
A few days before her surgery, which she had researched and looked forward to for four years, the 27-year-old ex-contestant of Australia’s Next Top Model posted an optimistic update for her over 20,000 followers on social media.
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‘Once this is over, I’ll be in the clear. I’ll finally be free,’ she stated from her hospital room.
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, where her two sisters, mother, and partner Carlos had arrived to cheer for her.
I'm incredibly thrilled. I'm eagerly looking forward to embracing life once we get through all of this chaos, and I genuinely appreciate everyone surrounding me at present.
Markovic, who leveraged her television fame into work with high fashion brands including Versace and Armani, was diagnosed with a brain artertiovenous malformation (AVM).
"I've got a four percent annual risk of experiencing an issue such as bleeding in my brain, which isn’t favorable," she stated in a TikTok clip.
Following four years of medical treatments under physicians in Australia, Markovic eventually found a neurosurgeon whom she felt truly confident about for her surgical procedure.
As the days and weeks approached the procedure she was counting on to return her to a normal lifestyle, she stayed hopeful about the result.
A buddy told her that the color red would bring her luck, so she got her nails done in red, purchased scarlet pajamas, red slippers, and even made light of getting some red undergarments too.
Once she was set to jet off to Berlin, the tangled network of blood vessels in her brain had swollen to the diameter of a golf ball.
The operation was originally set for March 26 but got postponed till April 2.
On March 31, she shared in a TikTok post, "Nothing seems genuine or truly grave, but it genuinely is severe."
Prior to heading to the hospital for a scheduled fortnight-long stay, she took some time to enjoy the attractions in Berlin alongside her partner and family.
"I literally have my entire family traveling all the way from Australia and Dubai to join us, but as I think more about it, their main reason for coming seems to be watching me take what will essentially amount to a long nap and then waking up," she explained.
But I believe that considering the circumstances, having more support and affection surrounding you would lead to a better result.
Two days prior to the procedure, she dedicated her time to working through tasks at the office, indulging in some relaxation at a spa, and diverting herself with Minecraft on her computer to keep anxiety about the upcoming surgery at bay.
"I'm as relaxed as can be. Honestly, I adore this moment because it feels like a good reason for everybody to come together for a family gathering," she mentioned.
Two days out, Markovic told her followers she had been required to sign legal documents acknowledging the risks of the operation.
"It was simply an amazing way to start off my anxiety," she commented.
'I was experiencing a mix of feelings where I felt like vomiting and simultaneously okay altogether.'
Following an emotionally charged day of trials, Markovic informed her supporters that she still felt ‘highly assured’ about her doctor the evening prior to her surgery.
"I won’t deny it; I’ve been shedding tears intermittently today. To be honest, I’m feeling somewhat frightened," she mentioned.
I am simply overwhelmed with gratitude that my family is present.
When she shared a video of herself seemingly walking the runway in a hospital hallway six days back, it indicated that the surgery had proceeded without complications.
Wearing her fortunate crimson pajamas, she cautiously strolled back and forth along the slim hallway, steadying herself with a hand against the hospital wall.
It quickly became apparent that something had gone awry when a post on her Instagram account stated that Markovic was 'fighting for her life.'
"If the swelling doesn’t subside within the coming hours, an additional urgent operation might have to be conducted to take away part of the skull from the affected area of the brain to relieve the pressure," her companion Carlos noted.
Her passing was shared through an Instagram story shortly after midnight on Friday.
"I am sorry to share that Lucy has passed," the message stated.
She felt serene. Her mother, you, and my mother were all there with her.
We kindly request some room for ourselves during these challenging times.
Friends, family, and his supporters have expressed their deep admiration via social media for Markovic, describing him as an intelligent, driven, and compassionate individual.
Elite Model Management referred to her as a 'beacon of light' in their statement announcing her passing on Friday.
"The company expressed deep honor at having played a role in Lucy’s dream of becoming a model," they stated.
She infused her tasks with grace, resilience, and charm. Yet beyond all this, she contributed her genuine self—her kindness, humor, and radiance.
Jelena, her sister and also a model, stated that her life 'would never be the same' following the passing of her younger sibling.
'I can hardly believe this,' she penned down.
My universe has broken into countless fragments.
'The extent of sorrow I am feeling is unendurable.'
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