There was a tragically sad story today in the Daily Mail – 26-year-old model Katerina Netolicka, who was signed with Elite Models Management. She was found dead in her apartment in the Czech Republic, with her two dogs also dead near her body.

The Czech beauty has been modeling since 2004, and has worked with L’Oreal and Prada throughout her career. She has appeared in Elle magazine, and, most recently, she was on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar in Romania in May, 2014. (shown above), as well as the cover of Portugals’ Revista Maxima magazine. (also shown). 

But in a strange twist, ten years ago she returned to her home country to kick-box in between modeling gigs, and won a kick-boxing championship last month.

The authorities are still investigating the specific cause of death.

Photos: Katerina Netolicka’s Facebook page.