Coco Chanel's mother, Eugénie Jeanne Devolle, died of tuberculosis when Chanel was just 12 years old. Her death had a profound impact on Chanel's life, shaping her views and experiences as she grew up in an orphanage after her mother's passing. This early loss contributed to the themes of independence and resilience that would later characterize her iconic fashion career.
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