Project Runway Contestants Who Have Died: Verified Information and Memorial Profile

Among the many designers who have competed on Project Runway, a small number have died. This article confirms which contestants have died, the seasons they appeared in, and the verified circumstances of their deaths where publicly reported. As of the latest public records, notable contestants who have died include Daniel Esquivel (Season 9, 2011), who passed away in 2020 after battling cancer, and other alumni whose deaths have been memorialized by the fashion community. Below is a concise, verified reference to honor their work and clarify the facts.