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Harry Brant, son of supermodel Stephanie Seymour, dies aged 24

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Harry Brant, the fashion star son of model Stephanie Seymour, has died from an accidental drug overdose at the age of 24.

His family claimed Brant, whose father is 73-year-old billionaire Peter Brant, had been days away from re-entering rehab at the time of his death.

They said in a statement to the New York Times: “It is with enormous sorrow that we share with you the news that our beloved son, Harry Brant, lost his battle with addiction and died due to an accidental overdose of prescription medication.

Harry Brant attends 7th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at Skylight at Moynihan Station on June 9, 2016 in New York City.  (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic)
Harry Brant (FilmMagic)

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“Our hearts are shattered. Harry wanted to overcome his addiction and was just days away from re-entering rehab.

Stephanie Seymour (C) husband Peter M. Brant (R) and son Harry Brant (L) attend the 2013 MOCA Gala at MOCA Grand Avenue on April 20, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Harry Brant pictured with his mother Stephanie Seymour and father Peter M Brant in 2013. (FilmMagic)

“We will forever be saddened that Harry’s life was cut short by this devastating disease. We ask that you please allow our family privacy as we attempt to cope with the loss of our beautiful, beautiful boy.”

Following in his mother's footsteps, socialite Brant had modelled himself in campaigns for Italian Vogue and Balmain.

In a 2015 interview with Vogue, Brant spoke of the "escape" fashion afforded him.

"For me, fashion was an escape from the mundane realities of high school,” he said.

Harry Brant poses before Christian Dior 2016-2017 fall/winter Haute Couture collection fashion show on July 4, 2016 in Paris. (AFP / PATRICK KOVARIK via Getty Images)
Harry Brant poses before Christian Dior 2016-2017 fall/winter Haute Couture collection fashion show in 2016. (AFP via Getty Images)

“It was this other world where I could be myself without being teased or made fun of for being a freak—it was even encouraged. That was the most alluring and attractive thing about the industry; there was a family mentality that I found incredible.”

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He also released a unisex make-up brand with his brother for MAC.

The statement went on to reflect on his accomplishments as the family shared: “He achieved a lot in his 24 years, but we will never get the chance to see how much more Harry could have done.”

Seymour, 52, and her husband also share son Peter II, 27, and daughter Lily Margaret, 16.

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