About
Italian fashion photographer most known for being a pioneer, and victim, of the heroin-chic trend that was developing in the 1990s. He had a tragic struggle with drugs during his life, and yet still managed to land photographs for magazines like Interview, Detour, Surface, and many others.
Before Fame
He began taking up photography at the age of 18 when he would simply document moments hanging out with friends with a camera.
Trivia
He was diagnosed at a young age with thalassemia, a hereditary form of anemia. The disease made him appear much younger than his actual age.
Family Life
His brother Mario Sorrenti is also a popular fashion photographer along with his mother and sister.
Associated With
Following his death in 1997, Jaime King went to rehab the following year for her troubles with heroin and alcohol.
