Dayle Haddon dies of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Model and activist Dayle Haddon has died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a home in Pennsylvania. She was 76.

Solebury Township Police responded to a call on Dec. 27, just after 1 p.m. 6:30 a.m., regarding a 76-year-old man passed out at a Bucks County home, police reported. A woman, 76, was found dead on the second floor of the home.

According to the police report, a high level of carbon monoxide was detected in the property.

An update to the police report, released Dec. 28, identified the woman as Dayle Haddon and the man as Walter J. Blucas, who are currently hospitalized in critical condition.

The suspected carbon monoxide leak was attributed to “a faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system,” police said.

“The officers and members of the Solebury Township Police Department wish to express our sincere condolences to the Haddon and Blucas families,” police said in a statement. “This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of carbon monoxide safety measures in our homes.”

NBC Philadelphia reported that the home is owned by Dayle Haddon’s daughter, journalist Ryan Haddon, and her son-in-law, actor Marc Blucas. TODAY.com reached out to representatives for Dayle Haddon and Marc Blucas.

Dayle Haddon modeled for major cosmetic companies such as Revlon, Max Factor, Estée Lauder and L’Oréal, according to her website. She has appeared on the cover of Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Elle. Her acting credits include “World’s Greatest Athlete” and “Cyborg.”

She is also the author of “Ageless Beauty: A Woman’s Guide to Lifelong Beauty and Well-Being” and “The 5 Principles of Ageless Living.”

Ryan Haddon shared a photo collage of his mother to Instagram Friday and wrote a heartfelt tribute.

“The bright light that is Dayle has dimmed in this earthly realm. To shine as brightly as ever where it is most needed, I have no doubt,” she wrote. “She was a woman in her power , yet soft and attentive to everyone. Deeply creative and curious, gifted with beauty inside and out. Always kind and considerate.”

The post included photos of Dayle Haddon traveling the world, modeling for various publications and volunteering. Ryan Haddon also included black and white headshots of his mother.

Ryan Haddon called his mother “everyone’s greatest champion” and an “inspiration to many.”

She went on to say that she trusts the timing of life, adding that “there are no accidents, and it is certainly mysterious and unknowable how we enter and exit this world.”

“She was a high-hearted spiritual being who valued her soul’s development, so I know her journey here in this dimension must have been complete,” wrote Ryan Haddon.