Joanne Siegel
1917–2011 (age 94)
model
Biography
Joanne Siegel stood as a muse to imagination, most famously serving as the original model for one of the most enduring heroes in popular culture. Her elegance and poise translated into a vivid visual legacy that continues to inspire dreams.
She spent later decades advocating for creators’ rights and preserving the rich history of the characters she helped shape, showing that guardianship of storytelling can be just as important as the stories themselves. Her devotion to the arts sustained countless admirers.