What happened to Dayle Haddon? Everything we know so far as Model-actress dies aged 76

Model and actress, Dayle Haddon is suspected to have suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning. Haddon, 76, who was known for being the face of L'Oreal's anti-aging products was found dead at her daughter, Ryan Haddon's home in Bucks County, PA on December 27 morning.

As per the authorities, the cause of her death is alleged to be Carbon monoxide poisoning, after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected at the property. A carbon monoxide leak is suspected to have been caused by a malfunctioning flue and exhaust pipe in the gas heating system. As per NY Times, three emergency responders were treated for carbon monoxide exposure. Detective Sgt. Jonathan Koretzky while speaking to CBS said,

"Preliminary investigation is showing that a heating unit malfunctioned exposing a large amount of carbon monoxide within the carriage house."

The Solesbury Township Police Department received a call in the early morning on December 27, about a man who was "lying down, passed out on the first floor of a detached office/in-law suite." After the man was taken to the hospital, and the police went on to inspect the property, they discovered the body of another 76-year-old woman in a second-floor bedroom, at around 6:30 am.

The woman was later identified to be Dayle Haddon.

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"She was a woman in her power, yet soft and attentive to all" - Dayle Haddon's daughter Ryan Haddon pays a tribute

Dayle Haddon's daughter, Ryan Haddon took to her Instagram account to pay tribute to her mother. In the post, she mentioned,

"The bright light that is Dayle has dimmed in this Earthly realm. Shining somewhere as radiantly as ever where it's most needed. She was a woman in her power, yet soft and attentive to all. Deeply creative and curious, gifted with beauty inside and out. Always kind and thoughtful. She held so many up, saw their greatness sometimes hidden to them and always built bridges with her own connections to help them ascend."

Haddon was discovered by the legendary fashion agent Eileen Ford, leading her to New York to begin her modeling career. Haddon was a leading model in the 1960s through the early 1980s and graced the covers of popular beauty and fashion magazines including Vogue Paris, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, and Bazaar. She also took on acting roles and was seen in Disney's The World's Greatest Athlete in 1973, among other movies.

When Dayle Haddon turned 38, she was told she was too old to model. However, she used her age to an advantage and became the face of L'Oreal's anti-aging products.