Prada cover girl Katerina Netolicka found dead in bath with her two dogs 

Prada cover girl Katerina Netolicka found dead in bath with her two dogs just days after her 26th birthday

She was discovered after she didn\'t answer her phone and her brother forced his way into the property

A top model who appeared as a cover girl for Prada, L\'Oreal and Elle has been found dead in her bath.

Katerina Netolicka, 26, was discovered slumped in the tub at the home she shared with ice-hockey player boyfriend Jakub Petruzalek, 29.

Netolicka’s body was found by her brother in the property in the Czech Republic after he became worried when she did not answer his telephone calls.

Her boyfriend was out of the country at the time taking part in a match in Russia, where he plays for ice hockey club Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg.

After going to the apartment and failing to get an answer when he knocked Katerina\'s brother broke the door down and found the model and her two pet dogs dead.

Beauty: Katerina modelled for some of the world\'s top brands

Friends of the model, who began her modelling career in 2004 and was also known for kickboxing after winning the Czech Championships last month, say she was prone to depression.

A fellow model who lived with her in New York seven-years-ago but who did not want to be named told local media: "Sometimes she acted like two totally different people lived inside her.

"One minute she was very happy, almost ecstatic. Then sometimes she was depressed and used to self-harm."

But another friend, Adrian Smrcka, said: "I really don’t know what could have happened.

"Maybe she got a spasm after kickbox training, or maybe it was a stroke.

Mental health: A fellow model said the Czech brunette sometimes suffered from depression

"I know she had stopped self-harming and was very happy with her boyfriend."

Grieving fans and friends have now taken to the model’s Facebook to express their shock and sadness after a post appeared on her timeline saying: "I\'m sorry to let you know this terrible news. Kate has left this world... our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends."

Natalia Pribylncova wrote: "I can’t believe that!"

John Moustos posted: "R.I.P Angel Kate. I will really miss you my love."

Katka Bundova wrote: "Sleep sweetly Angel :( ."

Police spokeswoman Lumila Svetlakova said: "The body of young woman was found in Litvinov’s district of Hamr.

"The cause of death is at this moment unknown and we have requested an autopsy."

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