I still remember meeting Mia Amber Davis at a Plus Academy open house many years ago. She had scripted a monologue and was performing it in front of everyone. She had a little round mirror, and would look at herself in the mirror and say “I’m beautiful!” and then tell us all the things that society were saying about us that was negative, and then go back to the little mirror and say “I’m beautiful!”. It was almost like a speech and she wanted everyone to know, that despite what anyone out there says “we were beautiful”. Mia stood up and received a standing ovation and I was in love with the Road Trip star from that day.
As the years went by, we traveled together – worked together and have seen each other through the ups and downs of life. I was seven month’s pregnant when we got the call from the producers of the Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency show, and when I was not cleared to travel to be on the show, it was Mia who faced Janice and boldly stood up to her. Mia was not a confrontational person, but she knew how to face her opponents, and she faced Meme Roth on CNN (watch video here), the year after the Janice Show, again proving that she was much more than just a model, but a role model we could look up to.
What you have read on Facebook is all true, Mia Amber was an angel – a compassionate person who always thought about others before herself. She always stopped to speak with anyone who asked for her time, and never felt she was too good to help, encourage or comfort anyone.
Mia was a super model and industry leader because it was her love for the women she represented that kept pushing her when the industry itself did not embrace her. Anyone else would have given up, but Mia remained steadfast in her career, knowing that she was not just doing it for her own benefit, but for women of all ages. Never one to put anyone down, Mia was about lifting up people and connecting them with others to help them on their journey and never asking for anything in return.
I have so many stories running through my head, so many experiences and laughs we shared, and as I sit here with a heavy heart, I pray that her life and everyone’s stories will motivate all of us to live a healthy life (Mia was about being healthy at your size), a positive life (supporting and being kind to others), and walking through life as a loving person. Seems nearly impossible in this day and age, but this is who Mia was and who we should strive to be like every day. Let’s not take anyone for granted, and live each day with love in our hearts while living it to the fullest – this is what Mia would want her legacy to be.
Today we lost our dear friend, plus size model, industry leader and colleague but we have one more heavenly angel watching over us.
Please keep Mia’s mother, husband, family and friends in your prayers.
Rest in Peace my love.
About Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Jones
Always an activist and looking to bring plus size women into a fashion forward mentality, in 2006 she combined forces with friend and online magazine publisher, Valery Amador, to create PLUS Model Magazine, where they could respond to plus women's demand for fashionable clothing displayed prominently on appropriately sized models. Since then, Ms. Jones has quickly become the, 'Anna Wintour' of the plus size industry where she is frequently called upon for her expertise and insight; Appearances and interviews include ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, Entertainment Tonight, Coco Perez, Fox News, HuffingtonPost.com and 200+ other media sources.
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Such a wonderful beautiful lady she will truly be missed!
I know her heart broken family is searching for the potential cause of this nightmare of loss. She could have passed due to a little known blood disorder among asian, southern mediterranean, african and middle eastern folks is G6PD deficiency. I am from Sicily and suffer from this life altering and potentially deadly blood disorder. MANY, MANY people here in the US are NOT aware of it since it is NOT required testing at birth, while a full 10% of black american males suffer from this disorder. I am attempting to advocate for this as required testing at birth here in the US. I almost died twice after surgeries since the anesthesia held medications that we cannot tolerate with our blood disorder.
here is an independing article from the HUFFINGTON POST on this issue:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/randall-amster/the-most-common-disease-y_b_241635.html?view=print
Randall Amster Peace educator, author, and activist Posted: July 22, 2009
THE MOST COMMON DISEASE YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF
RT @lanebryant: A touching tribute to plus model Mia Amber who passed on unexpectedly yesterday: http://ow.ly/4RWmo #plusmodelmag #laneb …
I knew Mia from the 90s when we worked together in television production for It’s Showtime at the Apollo, Hard Rock LIve and a talk show that I can’t remember. Hadn’t seen her in years but I just ran into her last fall. She was in the 90s as well as last yearl, a really sweet woman. In addition to being strong, bold and successful, she was a good person. Warm in the heart. I still can’t believe that she is gone. She will be missed greatly. My prayers go out to her family.
I was only able to admire Mia on television and the internet. Yet when I read that she passed away, I was sad because I felt as if I knew her. I could tell she was not only beautiful on the outside, she was just as beautiful on the inside. Mia, I didn’t know you but you were one of most beautiful people I have ever seen. Seeing you would always make me smile. You have touched the lives of so many, including mine and you will be missed.
This is a very touching article, she is truly and angel and I will keep Her family as well as the Plus Model Mag Team in my prayers! She was always a pleasure to be around!
Maddy, I am so touched by your tribute to my dear friend. My eyes are still swollen from crying… Mia was what I’d like to call a “lifetime witness friend”. From kindergarten all through our lives we kept in touch sporadically wishing each other well over the years. We would catch up on an occasional dinner, or a quick email. One thing about Mia that I always remembered was she NEVER forgot my birthday. As kids we saw Rocky I, II & III together… quite appropriate since she has had the “Eye of the Tiger” her whole life always fighting for what’s right in the modeling industry. Mia had a heart of gold. Even her wedding jump started my husband to set a date for our wedding. Her encouraging words and actions over the years will always be dear to me. I remember her trying so hard to get me to model (something I never thought I had the chops for) she would made me feel like I could do it. What started as a wedding dress shoot turned into a photo feature in Plus Sized magazine something I NEVER EVER anticipated! Maddy, you remember manning the shoot… I had a ball and Mia upon viewing the photos said, “I told you so!” It is very rare to have a spirit like Mia Amber’s grace your presence. Someone who was warm, funny, caring, and above all encouraging is like having a real life angel in your live you can talk to. She will be greatly missed. Mike, her Mother and beloved cousin knew her best… they are all in my and my husband’s prayers. I love you Mia. I always have and always will. Love, -C
Angelic, Graceful Determined, Unwielding, Unwavering, Give me any positive adjective about Mia, and Ill put it to her name in a heart beat. I was BLESSED to have known her beyond the fame…I first started associating with her a little bit after Aaliya’s funeral. It was a little known fact that they were very good friends, and from there it was amazing to just learn about her goals and aspirations. Im from washington D.C. and in D.C. metro area, theres always been a need to get the word out about Health and Beauty in the Plus sized community, It just wasnt promoted at all in my area. After telling Mia one day about how I used her Ashley stewart poster to change a young ladies outlook on herself and her life,
and now that young lady is a model and her positivity and health are amazing. Mia’s Drive and Determination were and is still so contagious. The only thing more contagious was her Smile. As popular as she knew she had become, she was one of the most humblest of people youd ever meet. Simple stories like that one about her picture would easily touch her heart and reaffirm her that her push and her goals were being achieved. The runways and the Tv and movie screens and the magazine pages seem so dark and empty now, but if we all remember and continue to push for her goal of absolute awareness of health and beauty in the plus sized community, then they all light up brighter than anything in this world could. To her mom and husband, We cannot begin to realize the loss your feeling right now. Words just dont bring people back, However…knowledge. knowledge of knowing she was a great woman, a great daughter, a great friend and confidant lets us know where she is..and that we WILL see her again.
It was hard to find reasons to keep on pushing wednesday morning, but knowing that She wouldnt expect anything less of us makes it a little bit easier. That and my amazing son. Mia, you are missed.
The Greg
Angelic, Graceful Determined, Unwielding, Unwavering, Give me any positive adjective about Mia, and Ill put it to her name in a heart beat. I was BLESSED to have known her beyond the fame…I first started associating with her a little bit after Aaliya’s funeral. It was a little known fact that they were very good friends, and from there it was amazing to just learn about her goals and aspirations. Im from washington D.C. and in D.C. metro area, theres always been a need to get the word out about Health and Beauty in the Plus sized community, It just wasnt promoted at all in my area. After telling Mia one day about how I used her Ashley stewart poster to change a young ladies outlook on herself and her life,
and now that young lady is a model and her positivity and health are amazing. Mia’s Drive and Determination were and is still so contagious. The only thing more contagious was her Smile. As popular as she knew she had become, she was one of the most humblest of people youd ever meet. Simple stories like that one about her picture would easily touch her heart and reaffirm her that her push and her goals were being achieved. The runways and the Tv and movie screens and the magazine pages seem so dark and empty now, but if we all remember and continue to push for her goal of absolute awareness of health and beauty in the plus sized community, then they all light up brighter than anything in this world could. To her mom and husband, We cannot begin to realize the loss your feeling right now. Words just dont bring people back, However…knowledge. knowledge of knowing she was a great woman, a great daughter, a great friend and confidant lets us know where she is..and that we WILL see her again.
Angelic, Graceful Determined, Unwielding, Unwavering, Give me any positive adjective about Mia, and Ill put it to her name in a heart beat. I was BLESSED to have known her beyond the fame…I first started associating with her a little bit after Aaliya’s funeral. It was a little known fact that they were very good friends, and from there it was amazing to just learn about her goals and aspirations. Im from washington D.C. and in D.C. metro area, theres always been a need to get the word out about Health and Beauty in the Plus sized community, It just wasnt promoted at all in my area After telling Mia one day about how I used her Ashley stewart poster to change a young ladies outlook on herself and her life,
and now that young lady is a model and her positivity and health are amazing. as well as the word is spreading in the dc metro area of her vision! So amazing.Mia’s Drive and Determination were and is still so contagious. The only thing more contagious was her Smile. As popular as she knew she had become, she was one of the most humblest of people youd ever meet. Simple stories like that one about her picture would easily touch her heart and reaffirm her that her push and her goals were being achieved. The runways and the Tv and movie screens and the magazine pages seem so dark and empty now, but if we all remember and continue to push for her goal of absolute awareness of health and beauty in the plus sized community, then they all light up brighter than anything in this world could. To her mom and husband, We cannot begin to realize the loss your feeling right now. Words just dont bring people back, However…knowledge. knowledge of knowing she was a great woman, a great daughter, a great friend and confidant lets us know where she is..and that we WILL see her again.
It was hard to find a reason to keep pushing on wednesday morning, but her memory and my son got me right up…as she would have wanted it. Mia, You are missed.
Greg
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful, heart-felt tribute to an inspiring woman. Although I wasn’t fortunate enough to meet Mia, I caught her appearances on CNN, Janice Dickinson and Kimmora Lee. Her quiet dignity when faced to defend her size positive stance still amazes me. Responding with class and composure, she seemed to fill the room with warmth. This was a woman who lived in the moment. A life well-lived.
I just wanna take this time to expressmy deepest sympathy to Mia’s family and say that Ijust saw the interview on CNN for the first time. She represented all of us so well and she maintained her composure that was a heated discussion. I never met her personally but from all the responses I know that what has been said about her personality is true. And you can only hope that when the day comes and you are called home your legacy leaves a good story to tell who you really were! God Bless Mia and her family for sharing a jewel with the world!
RIP ma! you will be missed! i love you girl and the family is in my thoughts!
This is beautiful! It’s unfortunate that she’s no longer with us. We loss a great one. RIP sweetie.
I still cannot believe that she’s gone. Mia Amber was a woman of tremendous beauty, talent and incredible kindness. We’ve worked together for years and she was always there to lend a hand or an encouraging word for the opening of my store. She helped me style and model in a our first tv segment for Good Day NY and she did it with incredible confidence and ease. She brought a great deal of grace to everything she did and I will be forever sad to never see her walk the runway again.
Much love and strength to her husband and family during this incredibly tragic time.
Thank you PMM for creating this space where we can share some of our thoughts.
Mia was a true angel with a smile for everyone she came into contact with. Being in the media and fashion industry.. Mia had a presence that could not be ignored or unnoticed. I had the pleasure of crossing paths with her during fashion events and am honored to have been in her presence.
I was compelled to do something and needed to create a tribute of my own. I created a compilation of photos and video from around the internet and my own personal footage captured of Mia. The tribute is being uploaded at the moment and will be seen on the Runwaynews facebook page as well as youtube.com/runwaynews
Thank You
Anthony
i cannot believe this. RIP Mia you are truly and inspiration and will be missed….
All Mia had to do was walk in the room and BAM!…all eyes were on her.
She owned the runway.
Her beauty was flawless in every photo.
She was a role model to ALL women and she will be missed.
My heart goes out to her family and friends during this time of sadness.
I fell in love with Mia the first moment I saw her on the movie Road Trip!! She had such a GORGEOUS smile, and a beautiful body. I “loved her curves” too….
as she was known for saying. I have her interview on CNN saved to my phone. When I heard yesterday about her passing, I felt a pain inside. Almost like she had become a part of my life. From Twitter to Facebook, and to the various Youtube clips and ads in the magazines my wife gets she literally had become just that.
A few of my friends from back in NY (Fordam Ave BX) met her at some point, and said she had an infectious positivity that changed lives. I am praying for her husband and family. I cannot imagine what he must be feeling right now. God knows, even when we can not understand. R.I.P. to a wonderful person.
Plus Size Model Mia Amber Davis Passes Away But Leaves Her Legacy Behind http://t.co/nqnwTOo via @Plusmodelmag