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Bob Mackie, Renowned Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and More, Dies at 87
The three-time Oscar nominee won nine Emmy Awards and created signature looks for Cher, Carol Burnett and Diana Ross.
- Costume designer Bob Mackie, the 'Sultan of Sequins' famous for dressing icons like Cher and Carol Burnett, died at 87. His death was confirmed in a statement released on his Instagram.
- Mackie began his career as a sketch artist for Jean Louis and Edith Head, later debuting his signature style in 1966 by creating costumes for Mitzi Gaynor's Las Vegas revue.
- With nine Emmy wins and three Oscar nominations, Mackie designed more than 17,000 pieces for The Carol Burnett Show, including the iconic 'curtain rod' dress featured in a spoof.
- For 40 years, Mackie collaborated with Cher, creating daring, figure-hugging ensembles including an Oscars outfit featuring a black chain-link top and a feathered Mohawk headdress.
- Inducted into the Television Academy Hall in 2002, Mackie's genius continues through his fashion collections. He once said a woman wearing his clothes 'is not afraid to be noticed.
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Creator of legendary stage dresses, the American who dressed, among others, Marilyn Monroe, Cher, Miley Cyrus and Sabrina Carpenter, died on Monday 14 September, the day of the Emmys, who rewarded him nine times in his career.
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Designer to the stars, Bob Mackie, has passed away, leaving an indelible mark on Hollywood through his iconic creations. The world of fashion and entertainment is saying goodbye to one of its most brilliant and influential creators, who at times dressed big names in acting and singing, creating new trends on a global level. The legendary fashion designer died at the age of 87 in Palm Springs, California, from pneumonia, as confirmed by his repre…
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