Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
"His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world."Mackie was particularly influential in Cher's career and designed her iconic Mohawk outfit, which she wore to the Oscars in 1986. "His costumes were works of art, and he will go down as one of the most legendary designers ever in Hollywood."Singer Pink wore many of his designs over the years. Sharing several of the outfits she wore on stage during her Funhouse tour in 2009, she wrote "I was so lucky to be dressed by him for so long.
- ▪"His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world."Mackie was particularly influential in Cher's career and designed her iconic Mohawk outfit, which she wore to the Oscars in 1986.
- ▪"His costumes were works of art, and he will go down as one of the most legendary designers ever in Hollywood."Singer Pink wore many of his designs over the years.
- ▪Sharing several of the outfits she wore on stage during her Funhouse tour in 2009, she wrote "I was so lucky to be dressed by him for so long.
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Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87Image source, Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty ImagesImage caption, Bob Mackie at a red carpet event in Los Angeles in JanuaryByTiffany Wertheimer and Jack BurgessPublished15 minutes agoBob Mackie, who designed dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner, Dolly Parton and Elton John has died, aged 87.The US fashion designer, known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his sparkling creations, won a Tony Award, nine Emmys and received three Oscar nominations during his career."It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr Bob Mackie passed away today," a statement on his Instagram account announced on Monday."He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he…
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