Agnieszka Maciąg has died at 56: beloved model, writer, and wellness voice remembered

Polish model and bestselling author Agnieszka Maciąg died on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the age of 56. The news was shared publicly by her husband, photographer Robert Wolański, who informed fans and friends in an emotional message. Recent updates in recent months indicated that Maciąg had been battling a recurrence of cancer this year.

A life that spanned fashion, media, and mindful living

Born in Białystok, Agnieszka Maciąg emerged in the 1990s as one of Poland’s defining fashion faces, walking runways, fronting campaigns, and appearing on magazine covers at home and abroad. Her ease in front of the camera translated into roles as a television host, journalist, and later a prolific author, where she found a second act centered on cooking, family life, spirituality, and everyday wellbeing.

Across nearly two decades in print, she published dozens of cookbooks and lifestyle titles, guiding readers through seasonal menus, simple rituals, and reflective practices meant to anchor a hectic modern life. Her tone—warm, practical, and gently motivating—won a devoted following that extended far beyond those who first knew her as a model.

Health struggles and a courageous public voice

Maciąg spoke openly over the years about her health journey. Earlier in 2025, she acknowledged that the disease had returned, prompting a step back from public engagements and social media activity. Even as she limited appearances, her community continued to circulate her recipes, affirmations, and holiday checklists—small, familiar pieces of routine that many associated with her presence.

Family, faith, and everyday rituals

Those who worked with Maciąg often described a person who valued quiet domestic rituals as much as high-profile assignments. She championed home cooking as an act of care, favored seasonal ingredients, and encouraged readers to slow down: light a candle, put on a pot of tea, write a few lines in a journal. Her books framed wellness not as a race toward perfection but as a sequence of compassionate choices available to anyone.

Career highlights and milestones

• 1990s: Breakthrough decade in fashion; becomes a familiar presence on runways, in editorials, and in ad campaigns.

• 2000s: Expands into television and long-form writing; early lifestyle columns plant the seeds for her later books.

• 2010s–2020s: Publishes a string of bestsellers blending recipes with reflections on balance, gratitude, and resilience; builds a highly engaged online readership.

• 2025: Steps back from public life amid recurrence of cancer; continues to be cited and shared by readers during holidays and family gatherings.

An enduring connection with readers

Maciąg’s distinctive blend of culinary guidance and personal philosophy helped thousands establish their own home traditions—especially around holidays. Her audience often spoke of returning to her pages for calm, clarity, and kindness, whether they were navigating illness, grief, or simply the daily logistics of family life. That bond—part mentor, part friend—may be the truest measure of her legacy.

Tributes and remembrance

In the hours following the announcement of her death, an outpouring of messages celebrated Maciąg’s grace, generosity, and steadfast optimism. Colleagues from fashion and media shared memories from sets and studios; longtime readers posted photos of dog-eared pages, handwritten recipe cards, and notes tucked into cookbooks passed down through families.

What she leaves behind

Agnieszka Maciąg leaves a body of work that feels personal: recipes designed for real kitchens, reflections meant to be reread in the margins of life, and a consistent invitation to find beauty in ordinary moments. Her husband, family, and close friends have asked for privacy as they grieve.

Funeral and memorial details have not yet been announced. In the meantime, those wishing to honor her memory can do so in the spirit she championed: cook for someone you love, take a quiet walk, write a gentle note, and treat yourself—and others—with patience.

Editor’s note: This is a developing remembrance. We will update public service details and any additional family statements as they are released.