Model, actress Dayle Haddon dead at 76 after suspected carbon monoxide leak

Haddon's cause of death was suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, the Solebury Township Police Department confirmed with Fox News Digital. 

"The investigation indicates a faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system caused the carbon monoxide leak," the police report stated.

The cause and manner of death will be "Pending Toxicology" until test results are returned and analyzed, the Bucks County Coroner's Office shared with Fox News Digital.

The Solebury Township Police Department responded to a call on Friday, December 27, 2024, at approximately 6:31 a.m. 

New Hope Lambertville Rescue Squad was first to arrive at the scene and immediately removed a 76-year-old male from the building. Police confirmed the male who survived was Walter Blucas. He is in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Haddon was discovered unresponsive in bed on the second floor of the building and was pronounced dead.

This case is currently under investigation by the Solebury Township Police Department. Authorities emphasized this tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of carbon monoxide safety precautions in homes.

At the age of 13, she was a member of the Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and became Miss Montreal at 18 years old.

Haddon graced the cover of the 1973 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. She starred in movies including Disney's "The World's Greatest Athlete" and "North Dallas Forty" with Nick Nolte.

She has also been featured on the covers of Vogue, Elle and Cosmopolitan during her career. 

The model and actress additionally wrote the books "Ageless Beauty" and "The 5 Principles of Ageless Living."

Haddon's daughter, Ryan, paid tribute to her late mother in an emotional social media post. 

"She was a woman in her power, yet soft and attentive to all. Deeply creative and curious, gifted with beauty inside and out. Always kind and thoughtful," she wrote in part. 

Haddon's daughter concluded the post with, "A pure heart. A rich inner life. Touching so many lives. A life well lived. Rest in Light, Mom."

Ryan accompanied her heartfelt tribute with a selection of photos of her mom's magazine covers in addition to her work as an ambassador for the humanitarian aid organization UNICEF.