Renauld White, model and Guiding Light actor, dies at 80

(NEXSTAR) Renauld White, a pioneering modeling figure who appeared on the show Guiding Light in the 1980s, died Wednesday. He was 80 years old.

News of White's death was first confirmed at Women's Everyday Clothing by friend and fashion designer Jeffrey Banks. Banks did not reveal the cause of death, but told WWD that White was being treated at a New York hospital when he died.

It is with great sadness that I announce that my very dear friend and work colleague, RENAULD WHITE, left us yesterday, Banks wrote, in part, in an Instagram post shared after the death of white people.

“I will miss our conversations and time together, but I will always remember the barriers you broke in the fashion industry and the love you shared as a trusted friend,” Banks said.

White, who began his modeling career in the 1960s, went on to walk the runway for Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren and Bill Blass, at a time when black models weren't as well represented in the industry, according to WWD. White also said he urged Wilhemina Models executives to give black male models more opportunities, the outlet reported.

White himself was also the second black model to grace the cover of GQ magazine, for a 1979 issue. Urs Althaus was the first, WWD reported.

Ray Volant, founder of the Bella Agency, remembers White as a “pioneering” figure in the industry.

“We have been very honored to have represented Renauld at Bella Agency New York for the past 10 years,” said Volant. “He will be truly missed in the fashion world, but he will not be forgotten for all the pioneering moments he accomplished. Renauld's passion and perseverance have been an inspiration to many. He helped young models find their place in the industry. He was one of a kind.

In addition to modeling, Renauld played William Reynolds on Guiding Light between 1986 and 1987. His other screen credits include roles in the 2014 TV movie Gun Hill and the 2017 horror film Central Park, according to IMDb.

An obituary published by a funeral home in White's hometown of Newark, New Jersey, also claimed he appeared on One Life to Live and General Hospital.

Your contribution to the fashion industry will continue to inspire and empower future generations of models, it reads the obituary. Your unique style, talent and passion will be sorely missed, but your influence will continue to shape the industry for years to come.

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