Model Dayle Haddon passes away, possibly due to carbon monoxide.

Dayle Haddon was a well-known actor, activist, and former Sports Illustrated model who made a name for herself by challenging age discrimination in the industry. Unfortunately, she passed away in her home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania due to what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning.

Authorities were alerted to the situation when emergency dispatchers received a call about an unconscious person in the Solebury Township home. Upon arrival, they found Haddon, 76, deceased in a second-floor bedroom. A 76-year-old man, identified as Walter J. Blucas of Erie, was also found in critical condition and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

It was later determined that a faulty flue and exhaust pipe on the gas heating system caused the carbon monoxide leak in the property. Two paramedics and a police officer were also exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide and required medical attention.

Haddon's career as a model was nothing short of impressive. In the 1970s and 1980s, she graced the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and Esquire. She also made an appearance in the 1973 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. On top of her modeling career, she also acted in about two dozen films, including 1994's Bullets Over Broadway, alongside John Cusack.

After taking a break from modeling to give birth to her daughter, Ryan, in the mid-1970s, Haddon found herself back in the workforce after her husband's passing in 1991. However, she faced a different reality this time around. The modeling industry was not as accepting of her age, with some even telling her that she was no longer viable at 38. In an interview with The New York Times in 2003, Haddon shared her experience and the challenges she faced as an older model.

Despite the setbacks, Haddon refused to give up. She started reaching out to cosmetic companies, highlighting the emerging market for beauty products targeted towards aging baby boomers. This effort led her to secure contracts with major brands such as Clairol, Estée Lauder, and L'Oreal, where she served as a spokesperson for their anti-aging products for over a decade. She also hosted beauty segments on CBS's The Early Show.

Haddon's daughter, Ryan, shared that her mother also found purpose in advocating for women's education. In 2008, Haddon founded WomenOne, an organization that works towards providing educational opportunities for girls and women in marginalized communities in places like Rwanda, Haiti, and Jordan.

Born in Toronto, Haddon's journey to success began when she started modeling as a teenager to pay for ballet lessons. She even joined the Canadian ballet company Les Grand Ballet Canadiens. Her daughter, Ryan, described her as a champion and an inspiration to many with a pure heart and a rich inner life. She touched so many lives and lived a life that was truly well-lived. Rest in peace, Mom.

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