Ambrose Olsen

 American Model

Born  27 November 1985

In Homer, Alaska, USA

Died 22 April 2010

In New York City, New York, USA

 Ambrose Olsen (November 27, 1985 – April 22, 2010) was an American male fashion model known for appearing in dozens of ad campaigns for Armani and Hugo Boss.

 Ambrose Olsen (sometimes also written as Olson) was born in Homer, Alaska.Prior to modeling, he studied to be a carpenter. He also practiced surfing, boxing, and hockey as sports and planned to volunteer for the US Navy. He began modeling at the age of 17, moving to New York in 2002.

Olsen appeared in many print ads and a few runway shows and a few fashion videos. At time of death he was represented by the Click Management modeling agency. He was best known for his 2007 Armani Exchange ads with Alessandra Ambrosio. He also worked for numerous other brands such as TNT, Hugo Boss, D&G, Nautica, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Giorgio Armani Extreme Attitude among others. He also did the catwalk on shows by Alexandre Herchcovitch and Kim Jones among others.

 Olsen died on April 22, 2010, at the age of 24 in New York City. According to police reports, it was a suicide by hanging.