"My favorite face is probably Tatjana Patitz. I think I've photographed her more than anybody, and to me more than any of the women she has the most unusual face: strong, oval, the almond eyes and those strong lips —and it's her gaze, her inner self that always comes through so strongly.” - Herb Ritts 1999 The Herb Ritts Foundation is deeply saddened by the news of Tatjana’s passing. Our thoughts go to her loved ones and particularly her son Jonah. @herbritts #herbrittsbackstory Photos: 1. Tatjana Veiled Head, Joshua Tree 1988 2. American Vogue, December 1988 @voguemagazine @therealgracecoddington @francescatolot Didier Malige @bartpumpkin 3. British Vogue, May 1992 @britishvogue @sarajanehoare @serenaradaelli 4. American Vogue, July 1989 5. L.A. Style, July 1987 @kateharrington68 6. Valentino, 1988 @realmrvalentino @peter.savic 7. British Vogue, November 1988 @britishvogue @sarajanehoare 8. Umberto Ginocchietti, 1989 9. British Vogue, October 1988 @britishvogue 10. Herb and Tatjana at Herb’s Birthday Party 1996 @alexberliner