Sterling St. Jacques

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Sterling Thomas Saint Jacques (1951 – 1992) was an American model, dancer, fashion designer, actor, and singer. Known by the nickname "Swirling Sterling," he is regarded as the first Black male supermodel. Adopted as a teenager by actor Raymond St. Jacques in the 1960s, St. Jacques began his career as a background dancer on the television series Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In before pursuing modeling and acting. He became a prominent figure of the disco era, gaining recognition for his elegant dancing style and appearances at New York nightclubs including Regine's and Studio 54. He became known for dancing with celebrities and socialites and expanded his career into fashion and music. After relocating to Europe, he pursued a career as an Italo disco singer. His reported death from complications of HIV/AIDS has never been officially confirmed.

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