'Zombie Boy' Rick Genest ― RIP (1985 - 2018) ❥

Zombie Boy (born Rick Genest; August 7, 1985 ― August 1, 2018) was a Canadian artist, actor, and fashion model born in Canada, so called for the corpse tattoos covering the majority of his body. Genest got his first tattoo at age 16 and after a few years, his whole body was covered in ink. After living on the streets of Montreal, Genest started by performing in the sideshow business as a bizarre entertainer.

His claim to major fame was his 2011 performance alongside pop-star Lady Gaga in her "Born This Way" music video which helped spark his modelling career. The "Zombie Boy" was discovered in 2010 when he was featured in a campaign for French fashion brand, Thierry Mugler.

His modelling career also led him across the world where he would walk in many runway fashion shows. Genest is also a Guinness World Record holder for the most insect tattoo's on the human body at 176, as well as the most human bone tattoos with 139.

In fact, there will even be a bronze statue of Genest to be displayed in London's Science Museum next year. British artist, Marc Quinn was set to create it and had called the model himself artwork earlier this year.

'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. — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga).

This is another tragic loss this year by suicide and once again demonstrates that you never truly know an individual's personal struggle.

RIP RICK. (1985 - 2018) ❥

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