Gia Carangi By chuskin Jan 29, 1960 Born in Philadelphia, PA Period: Jan 29, 1960 to Nov 18, 1986 Life of Gia Carangi Jan 29, 1971 Gia's Parents Separate Apr 26, 1973 Gia Shows Signs of Being Gay Jan 29, 1974 Gia Becomes a "Bowie" Kid Apr 26, 1978 Signs with Wilhelmina Oct 12, 1978 First Major Photoshoot With top fashion photographer Chris von Wangenheim. Jan 26, 1979 First Cover for Italian Cosmo Mar 1, 1980 Wilhelmina Dies Nov 12, 1980 Gia's track marks were visible on this month's cover of vogue Started her downfall Apr 12, 1982 Last cover ever, winter Cosmopolitan Her friend, photographer Francesco Scavullo gave it to her as a gift. Mar 13, 1985 Completes rehab at Eagleville Hospital Jun 26, 1986 Diagnosed with AIDS Oct 18, 1986 Admitted to Hahnemann University Hospital Nov 18, 1986 Dies in Hahnemann University Hospital AIDS related complications Jan 1, 1992 Gia Carangi Foundation is founded Gia Carangi Foundation Jan 1, 1998 Biographical film GIA debuted on HBO staring Angelina Jolie
