Melbourne model Sian Scale loses her battle with cancer

A young Australian model who walked for Marc Jacobs and worked in Paris, New York, London and Milan has tragically died after a battle with cancer.

Sian Scale, 28, lost her battle with a rare and incurable type of cancer on Tuesday while surrounded by loved ones at Melbourne's Peter MacCallum hospital.

Ms Scale was signed with Chadwick Models and worked for international designers Burberry, Dior and Chanel in campaigns around the world.

She also featured in campaigns for Vogue and Vanity Fair.

Ms Scale's family said she never complained about her cancer diagnosis and her dying wish was for people to donate blood.

'She was determined and strong and had such grace in navigating the most difficult year of her life with such acceptance, optimism and vulnerability,' they said, The Herald Sun reported.

'Sian was very generous, loving, kind, fun, adventurous and modest.'

Her family said she was an advocate for social justice and gender issues and acted as a mentor figure to other young women entering the fashion industry.

Ms Scale's final message was: 'If anyone wants to do anything in memory of me, it is to give blood – it is the gift of life.'

Chadwick Models shared a heartfelt tribute to the 28-year-old on Wednesday.   

'It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our beautiful model Sian Scale,' the agency wrote.

'She was dearly loved by our Chadwick team, models, her international agents and clients.

'Sian was a bright and unique light in our world who unapologetically marched to her own beat.

'We will all miss her more than words can express, and her incredible work in pictures will immortalise her forever.'

Ms Scale is remembered by her parents and two brothers.