Tami Ben-Ami
Tami Ben-Ami | |
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Born | 1955 Ramla, Israel |
Died | 22 July 1995 (aged 40) |
Resting place | Rishon LeZion, Israel |
Nationality | Israeli |
Occupation | Supermodel |
Partner(s) | Aulcie Perry |
Tami Ben-Ami (Hebrew: תמי בן עמי; 1955 – 22 July 1995[1]) was an Israeli supermodel.[2][3] She had a high-profile relationship with Aulcie Perry, an African American basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C who was convicted for trafficking heroin in 1987 and sentenced to 10 years in prison; Perry was released in 1992.[4][5][6][7]
Ben-Ami died on 22 July 1995 at the age of 40 from cervical cancer.[8]
References[]
- ^ "The last ones standing". The Jerusalem Post. 30 July 2019.
- ^ "Model Businesswoman". The Jerusalem Report. 19 May 1994.
- ^ "Death of Israel's high priestess of fashion". Haaretz.com. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ Algemeiner, The. "From Harlem to Tel Aviv: Aulcie Perry's Basketball Journey". Algemeiner.com. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Filmmaker Dani Menkin Brings His Idol's Story to Life in 'Aulcie'". Jewish Journal. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Retired American basketball player finds new home in Israel". AP. 6 February 1997.
- ^ "Bouncing Back". The Jerusalem Report. 6 February 1997.
- ^ "Tami Ben-Ami dies of cancer". The Jerusalem Post. 23 July 1995.
Categories:
- 1955 births
- Israeli female models
- 1995 deaths