"Pamela Rooke, who became an icon of the British punk rock scene under the name Jordan, has died aged 66."

"With her highly imaginative makeup and clothing, Rooke was a linchpin of the London scene that produced the Sex Pistols, Vivienne Westwood and more"

"Rooke got a job at Westwood’s boutique Sex in her late teens."

"Rooke turned away from working in the arts to become a veterinary nurse and cat breeder."

The British punk legend modelled for fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood, and was known for her daring outfits which helped shape punk's aesthetic.

"She succumbed to a relatively rare form of cancer known as cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)."

"One of her greatest cultural contributions was as a muse of sorts to film-maker Derek Jarman"

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