In 2006, the fashion world was hit by the size zero controversy, sparked by the death of 22-year-old catwalk model Luisel Ramos during Uruguay's fashion week. She reportedly ate nothing but lettuce leaves for months. This led to calls for a complete ban on size zero models, referring to the American dress size 0 - a UK size 4.
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