Sille Lundquist
Sille Lundquist | |
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| Born | 25 August 1970 Denmark |
| Died | 21 January 2018 (aged 47) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Occupation(s) | Author[1] supermodel |
| Spouse | Nikolaj Kornum (m. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
Sille Kornum Lundquist (25 August 1970 – 21 January 2018) was a Danish author and supermodel. From the late 1980s until the late 1990s, she made appearances throughout the fashion world in both North America and Europe, and made appearances in both music videos, TV, and film.
Career
[edit]Lundquist's career began in the late 1980s after taking part in a modelling competition in her native Denmark, which later took her to Los Angeles to compete in an international competition.[2] After completing her HF in Denmark, she moved to begin a professional career.[3] During her career, she modelled for several brands including Triumph International and Nivea, while appearing in magazines such as British Elle and French Glamour. She made appearances in music videos for Michael Jackson[2] and, in 1997, made an appearance as a dancer in one of the opening scenes of the James Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies.[3][4]
After living in New York,[5] Lundquist moved back to Denmark to begin her studies in philosophy at the University of Copenhagen in 1995.[2][6] She later attributed her interest in philosophy due to the curiosity of people, which was influenced by her career allowing her to meet many different people.[2] She earned her bachelor's degree from the university, which led to her opening her own company Being Human in 2016.[3]
Lundquist released a book in 2010 alongside her work colleague Pernille Hippe Brun.[7][8]
Personal life
[edit]Lundquist was the daughter of Lita Lundquist, a Danish linguist, professor emerita, and Knight of the Order of Dannebrog.[9] She grew up on a farmhouse with her brother and mother, following her parents' divorce.[6] Her aunt, Bente Lundquist, was also a model.[2] Lundquist married her long-time partner Nikolaj Kornum in 2014, and the couple had two daughters together.[3]
On 21 January 2018, it was announced by Lundquist's daughter Anouska on Facebook that Sille had died.[10] While her cause of death was not disclosed publicly, some publications noted that she had been posting publicly on Instagram about undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Interview med Sille Lundquist: En filosofisk rolle-model" [Interview with Sille Lundquist: A philosophical role model]. Jyllands-Posten (in Danish). 2 March 2001. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Jørgensen, Anne Bruhn (6 June 2016). "Sille Lundquist: Fra Top model til mindfullness-coach" [Sille Lundquist: From Top Model to Mindfulness Coach]. Femina (in Danish). Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d Madsen, Nanna Bay; Hellensberg, Laura A. (22 June 2018). "Topmodellen Sille Lundquist er død: Blev kun 47 år" [Top model Sille Lundquist has died: She was only 47 years old]. Ekstra Bladet (in Danish). Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Nielsen, Casper (25 October 2015). "Sådan gik det de danske Bond-babes" [This is how the Danish Bond babes fared]. Billed Bladet (in Danish). Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Se mig, hør mig (3:3)" [See me, hear me (3:3)] (in Danish). DR. 19 February 2003. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ a b Wassmann, Susse (12 August 2016). "Sille Lundquist: Vi behøver sgu ikke blive fixet hele tiden" [Sille Lundquist: We don't need to be fixed all the time]. Femina (in Danish). Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Brun, Pernille Hippe (23 January 2018). "Mindeord for Sille Lundquist" [Memorial for Sille Lundquist]. Berlingske (in Danish). Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Lundquist, Sille; Brun, Pernille Hippe (2010). Et øjeblik: styrk livet med nærvær, hjerne og hjerte [One Moment: Strengthen Life With Presence, Brain and Heart] (in Danish). People's Press. ISBN 8770556997.
- ^ "Oversigt over modtagere af danske dekorationer" [Overview of recipients of Danish decorations] (in Danish). The Royal House. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Færch, Emil (22 January 2018). "Tidligere supermodel Sille Lundquist er død" [Former supermodel Sille Lundquist has died] (in Danish). TV 2 News. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Vandborg, Lone (22 January 2018). "Tidligere topmodel Sille Lundquist er død" [Former top model Sille Lundquist has died]. Billed Bladet (in Danish). Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Seeberg, Kenan (22 January 2018). "Den tidligere supermodel Sille Lundquist er død - blev kun 47 år" [Former supermodel Sille Lundquist has died - aged only 47]. B.T. (in Danish). Retrieved 28 June 2025.