Model Pasha Bleasdell has passed away from a brain tumor at 38 years old, Revolt reports. Canadian filmmaker Director X announced the news Monday on Instagram.
In a touching post, Director X confirmed her passing.
“We lost a friend yesterday,” he wrote. “Pasha Bleasdell passed away from a brain tumor June 4th 2022 11:59pm. If you made videos in 2000’s or were around to watch them you know Pasha. We met her doing background work on the set of Donnell Jones ‘Where I Want To Be’ from there we put her in the mix. It was a wild ride from then on. I’ve put her in a million videos and spent just as much time hanging out. She was always genuine and cool. Never brought drama to set of life. You never know when the last time you speak to some one will be the last time you speak. I hold on to my memories of you with love. Rest in Power Pasha January 24th 1984 – June 4th 2022.”
Along with the caption, Director X, who’s known for the film SuperFly and Drake’s “Hotline Bling” music video, shared a compilation video of Bleasdell in various iconic music videos, including the video for Nelly’s 2002 hit “Hot in Herre.” She also appeared in 50 Cent’s P.I.M.P. music video.
Many remembered her influence on ’00s fashion and beauty.
“Pasha Bleasdell is a LEGEND,” one user tweeted. “The jean vest with no shirt/bra.. the Kangol with the wash and set.. my God we stole all her styles from the music videos.. She was IT. R.I.P to an ICON.”
“Pasha Bleasdell was baddd, honey. I grew up trying to makeup looks like hers. She was so young!” another commented.
Bleasdell’s family has yet to make an official statement regarding her passing.