IVAN Bart, the ex-president of IMG Models, died over the weekend after a short illness.
With tributes pouring in from A-listers including Gigi Hadid, Hailey Bieber and John Legend, here’s everything to know about Ivan Bart’s life and career.
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Who was Ivan Bart?
Born in Brooklyn in 1963, Ivan Bart was the former president of prestigious modelling agency IMG Models.
He helped launch the careers of the likes of Lauren Hutton, Carolyn Murphy, Stephanie Seymour and Gigi and Bella Hadid.
The fashion titan passed away over the weekend aged 60 after a short illness.
His death was confirmed by Mark Shapiro, president and chief operating officer of Endeavor, which owns IMG Models.
In an email to employees, he said: “’It is with overwhelming sadness and deep regret that I share that Ivan Bart, long-time president of IMG Models and a trailblazer in the fashion industry, passed away over the weekend,’ he wrote in an email to the company’s employees.
“During the course of three decades at IMG Models, Ivan quite literally changed the shape and face of the modelling industry from within.”
In his lengthy tribute, Shapiro described Bart as courageous and said: “He saw beauty in all its forms.”
When did Ivan Bart start working for IMG Models and what did he do?
Bart first joined IMG Models as an agent in 1994 before becoming the company’s president in 2014.
IMG signed Ashley Graham and she became the first plus-size model to appear on both British and American Vogue magazines.
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Was Ivan Bart married?
Ivan bart is survived by his husband, cinematographer Grant Greenberg.
What have people said about his death?
A post on Bart’s Instagram account was captioned: “Our world has lost one of the greats. Ivan Bart, 1963-2023.”
Celebs have paid tributes to Bart following his death.
Gigi Hadid said: “Ivan. I don’t yet have words for this loss. I will never forget your spirit and hugs, your support, and [your] fight for others.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you… for everything.”
Hadid described Bart as a “legend” and ended her post, saying: “Mr. Bart. Forever ‘My Boss.’ You are so loved.”
Meanwhile, Hailey Bieber commented: “Love you Ivan.”
Model and singer Cindy Crawford said she was “sorry” to hear about Bart’s death.
Singer John Legend posted a broken heart emoji online and said: “Oh my god.”
What was Ivan Bart’s net worth?
While precise details about his net worth remain undisclosed, online estimates suggest it ranged between $1-3 million.
However, one can assume that his extensive career in the modelling industry has translated into a substantial fortune.
Bart’s primary earning source is his job in IMG Models, therefore his role in the WME acquisition of IMG in 2014 – a deal exceeding $2 billion – can further attest to his financial success.
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