Well-known alternative model and artist Zombie Boy has been found dead. World famous for having almost his entire body tattooed, he has been found dead in his home in Montreal (Canada) according to various local media and TMZ. From police sources they point out that Zombie Boy has taken his own life. Apparently Rick Genest, which was his real name, was suffering from mental problems.
Dulcedo Management, the agency Zombie Boy worked for, has published this brief but revealing statement: “Icon of the art scene and the world of fashion, this innovator, against the current of popular culture, dazzled all hearts. Zombie Boy was loved by everyone who had a chance to meet him. Thank you for all the beautiful moments in your company and for your radiant smile. ZB was not a drug addict and was sober at the time of his death ".
Rick Genest, who has died at 32 years of age, entered the world of fashion in 2010 at the hands of Nicola Formichetti, a stylist. He quickly gained popularity for the different advertising campaigns he starred in. One of the most memorable works that Zombie Boy has left was his appearance in the music video for the song 'Born this way' by Lady Gaga. The singer has shown her regret for the tragic news through her profiles on social networks. She claims to be devastated.
Brief history of Zombie Boy (Rick Genest) in the tattoo world
Rick Genest started getting tattooed at 16 years old and finished covering 90% of your body. Throughout his life he has obtained two Guinness World Records. The first of them for having more than 170 animals tattooed on his body and the other for the number of bone tattoos he had and that allowed him to show off the appearance of a living human skull.
The suicide of friend Rick Genest, Zombie Boy is beyond devastating. We have to work harder to change the culture, bring Mental Health to the forefront and erase the stigma that we can't talk about it. If you are suffering, call a friend or family today. We must save each other. pic.twitter.com/THz6x5JlpB
- Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 3
The true love of the model for the world of tattoo arose after overcome a brain tumor that was diagnosed with 15 years and with whom he ran the risk of dying or being disfigured. After the operation, which was finally successful, the model stressed that life was too short not to fulfill his dreams of tattoos and body modifications. The first tattoo that was made after the brain tumor operation was a skull with crossbones on his shoulder.
Source - El Mundo