First Dates star Judy Fitzgerald has died at the age of 32. The star, who was also a former Miss Bikini Ireland, had worked as a forntline nurse and midwife before becoming a TV star.
The personality died on Saturday, May 27, The Mirror reports. She won the title of Miss Bikini Ireland in 2014 and earned her degree in nursing from University College Cork.
Just a year after winning her title, she walked the catwalk at New York Fashion Week while dressed in a red jewelled outfit. After the event, she said that the experience had been a "dream come true". Ms Fitzgerald, of Mulcair Road, Raheen Heights and Finnitstown, Adare, Co Limerick “passed away unexpectedly on 27th May 2023” read an obituary posted online.
"So so sad to learn of Judy’s passing. She will be missed by all very much. Our sincerest sympathy to the Fitzgerald family and friends. May she (Judy) Rest in Peace."
Friends said there were “no words” to express their shock at her death. Red carpet dress designer at the Cannes Film Festival, Venera Tabakin, posted photos online of the pair together at red carpet events and wrote: “RIP Judy Fitzgerald, my little model and friend, Miss Bikini Ireland and Celebrity of Ireland.”
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