Gia Carangi

By chuskin
  • Born in Philadelphia, PA

    Born in Philadelphia, PA
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    Life of Gia Carangi

  • Gia's Parents Separate

    Gia's Parents Separate
  • Gia Shows Signs of Being Gay

    Gia Shows Signs of Being Gay
  • Gia Becomes a "Bowie" Kid

    Gia Becomes a "Bowie" Kid
  • Signs with Wilhelmina

    Signs with Wilhelmina
  • First Major Photoshoot

    First Major Photoshoot
    With top fashion photographer Chris von Wangenheim.
  • First Cover for Italian Cosmo

    First Cover for Italian Cosmo
  • Wilhelmina Dies

    Wilhelmina Dies
  • Gia's track marks were visible on this month's cover of vogue

    Gia's track marks were visible on this month's cover of vogue
    Started her downfall
  • Last cover ever, winter Cosmopolitan

    Last cover ever, winter Cosmopolitan
    Her friend, photographer Francesco Scavullo gave it to her as a gift.
  • Completes rehab at Eagleville Hospital

    Completes rehab at Eagleville Hospital
  • Diagnosed with AIDS

    Diagnosed with AIDS
  • Admitted to Hahnemann University Hospital

    Admitted to Hahnemann University Hospital
  • Dies in Hahnemann University Hospital

    Dies in Hahnemann University Hospital
    AIDS related complications
  • Gia Carangi Foundation is founded

    Gia Carangi Foundation is founded
  • Biographical film GIA debuted on HBO staring Angelina Jolie

    Biographical film GIA debuted on HBO staring Angelina Jolie