David James Gandy is a British model. After winning a televised competition, Gandy became a successful model. For several years, Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana featured him in their campaigns and fashion shows. In an industry dominated by skinny males, Gandy's muscular build caused some menswear fashion designers to move to a more masculine standard. The increase in his popularity and name recognition resulted in a broad portfolio of clients, magazine covers, editorial photo shoots, interviews and industry awards. Having gained a reputation for his personal style, Gandy moved beyond modelling to designing his own range of underwear and lounge-wear for Marks & Spencer. He began writing a blog for British Vogue, car reviews for British GQ and lifestyle articles for Telegraph Men. He also launched two mobile apps and established a charity. [More at Wikipedia]

February 19th, 1980 in Billericay (Age 44)