Charles DeVoe Dead

Update: Charles's parents David R DeVoe and Laura Lane DeVoe sent the following statement to The Huffington Post:

After graduation from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2004, he moved to NY and became a model. From a very young age he showed his interest and aptitude for adventurous sports -- snow boarding, trick bicycling and most recently surf boarding. He will be missed greatly by his parents, extended family and his many friends.

The New York Daily News reports that DeVoe died on Friday after being in a coma for a month following a surfing accident in N.Y.C. The Daily News writes, "FDNY divers had to cut DeVoe free after his ankle tether became snagged on a wooden pole. He was in the water for several minutes before he could be rescued." He was 28 years old.

A representative for Major Model Management has confirmed DeVoe's passing but had no comment beyond that.

Previously: Model Charles Devoe has died, according to a report from V magazine. On Friday, V posted:

It shocks and deeply saddens us to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of Major model Charles Devoe. We always considered Charles to be a part of the V family. Our thoughts go out to all of his friends and family during this time.

We cannot find any additional information about DeVoe's passing. He posed for Vogue Nippon, Numero Homme, V, Anne Klein and Buffalo Jeans, among others.

Some of DeVoe's work:

Video for Bell Soto

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Comments

[innerpuppie]

01:54 AM on 12/22/2010

How terribly sad.

[chiodo08]

03:57 PM on 12/21/2010

what a horrible way to die...

[HelloWerld]

10:50 AM on 12/21/2010

sad!

[FZliveson]

08:08 PM on 12/20/2010

Tragic
Tethers are dangerous for surfers. Many have lost their lives because the tether has become snagged.
How much is a surfboard worth? Certainly not one's life.

[mamacat]

03:26 PM on 12/20/2010

Rest in Peace.

[russi12]

02:42 PM on 12/20/2010

So everyone knows Charles was 28 years old and one of the most amazing people I knew. He was always willing to make a funny face or crack a joke to make you smile. He was beautiful but most important he was truly beautiful on the inside as well. My heart goes out to his mother (he was her only child) during this time. My love and deepest condolence to his family and close friends at this time.

[goodmarina]

01:59 AM on 12/21/2010

I am so sorry for your loss - he sounds like a wonderful young man ... and beautiful, too.

And as a mom - to lose your only child ... my goodness!  My prayers are with them, too.

RIP, Charles.

[Vinka]

12:46 PM on 12/21/2010

Thank you for the personal remembrance.

[Nicole Dixson]

12:52 PM on 12/20/2010

Very tragic. RIP.

[DonJM]

11:33 AM on 12/20/2010

Such a beautiful young man. So sad.

[rubberneck]

08:50 AM on 12/20/2010

Very sad to see a young man lose his life.

[Naninwstock]

08:27 AM on 12/20/2010

There have been too many deaths in the world of fashion. Is no one looking into any possible connections. So sad. My sympathies.

[Soulshocker]

02:47 AM on 12/20/2010

Found how he died, he drowned:

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2010/11/13/2010-11-13_fighting_for_his_life_surfer_stuck_under_jetty_in_rockaways_for_10_minutes.html

[lioness39]

02:33 PM on 12/20/2010

Very sad but interesting link. They must not have known his profession at the time of this article.

[Xylem44]

01:24 AM on 12/20/2010

Twenty years of age is too young to die and under such horrible conditions.. regardless of how beautiful he was. I can't imagine how cold that water must have been. Peace be with his family, friends and loved ones.

[SPQR1052]

11:06 AM on 12/20/2010

co sign

[GrownupStewie]

05:05 PM on 12/19/2010

he was gorgeous...so so sad

[christineontario]

04:59 PM on 12/19/2010

Qu'est arrivé à ce beau jeune homme ?

[Rozanna]

10:20 PM on 12/19/2010

An accident. I believe he drowned.

[PhilipB]

04:32 PM on 12/19/2010

Well, It is an odd coincidence:
June 21 "Tom Nicon, 22, died instantly after falling four floors from an apartment window in the centre of the Italian fashion capital."
25 June: Hayley Crook "Mystery as 23-year-old model found dead in bed at her parents' home by her boyfriend"
July10: "BC model Diana O’Brien's killing a full-fledged mystery here".
Sept 30: Jubar (Esco) Croswell: "found on leafy street, cause of death a mystery"
Oct 13 Sasithorn Onwimol "Model's death still a mystery : police"
March: Juliana Redding "Model's death still a mystery"
Jan:"Mystery Surrounds Death of Model Laying in Road Before Struck By Car

[GrownupStewie]

05:05 PM on 12/19/2010

.....zoolander.....

[shutterbabe]

07:53 PM on 12/19/2010

Fascinating analysis, Phillip. All so very young- and infinitely tragic.