Kimberly Rydzewski

Kimberly Rydzewski (8 August 1987 - 19 December 2016) was an American fashion model. She is best known for being a contestant in Cycle 10 of America's Next Top Model. She quit at the first panel and placed last.

Rydzewski would later reveal on The Tyra Banks Show that her boyfriend had committed suicide just months prior to ANTM. This had caused her to become depressed and was a reminder of her own mother's suicide when she was in seventh grade. Due to the circumstances impact on her mental health, she quit the show.

After leaving the competition, Kimberly managed to successfully establish her brand, being featured in numerous online ad campaigns and fashion spreads. Her quirky posing and natural confidence gave this model an edge in the industry, making her one of the one of the more sought after Top Model alumn

On December 19, 2016, it was announced Rydzewski had passed away. It was later revealed she had committed sucide by overdose.