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Steve M.
08-04-2009, 10:17 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/04/fashion/04sims.html
Steve M.
08-04-2009, 10:24 PM
Some of her modeling pics . . .
Marvo301
08-04-2009, 10:25 PM
:rip:Naomi Sims
ZeldaGilroy
08-04-2009, 11:44 PM
I am so sad to hear this. :(
catlover79
08-05-2009, 12:11 AM
:rip:
Theda Bara
08-05-2009, 12:42 AM
What a stunning woman..God Bless you, Naomi Sims
catlover79
08-05-2009, 12:44 AM
What a stunning woman..God Bless you, Naomi Sims
She was indeed beautiful. For some reason, I thought the first black supermodel was Lola Falana, but I guess not.
browneyes106
08-05-2009, 01:06 AM
She was beautiful. RIP Naomi.
LuLu Rogers
08-05-2009, 02:40 AM
:rip: To an amazing and beautiful woman!
Pitooey
08-05-2009, 08:42 AM
I never heard of her. For some reason I thought it was Iman who was the 1st model. RIP Ms. Naomi.
Steve M.
08-05-2009, 10:50 AM
She was one of the most beautiful women in the world, of any race, creed or color, as well as one of the classiest and most dignified. I idolized her immensely.

And I'm a white male. :)

I'm still getting over the shock. Apparently, she had breast cancer. :(
80sTrivia
08-05-2009, 04:46 PM
So sad to hear of Naomi's passing... :(
MickeyMac
08-05-2009, 06:20 PM
RIP
TheGreatPretender
08-05-2009, 06:32 PM
Reading her story, she seems very intelligent and tenacious. Good for her for staying true to herself rather than cashing in. RIP <3
littlebelle
08-05-2009, 07:35 PM
:rip:
Steve M.
08-06-2009, 11:58 PM
A recently reprinted picture . . .
Schmoopie
08-07-2009, 03:34 AM
This is very sad news, especially since she was only a few years younger than my mom.
Steve M.
08-07-2009, 10:18 AM
Her Web Site (http://www.naomisims.com) has been turned into a memorial blog.