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Legendary Costume Designer Bob Mackie Dies at 87
Bob Mackie was a famous designer who made clothes for television, concerts and movies.
He died on Monday at age 87.
His team shared the news on Instagram.
He became well known for designing costumes for The Carol Burnett Show.
He also worked closely with Cher and created many of her most memorable outfits.
Mackie designed clothes for many other famous performers, including Diana Ross and Bette Midler.
He won Emmy Awards for designing costumes for Mitzi Gaynor’s television specials.
His creative work is expected to continue inspiring people.
Bob Mackie died on Monday at age 87, according to a statement from his team.
Mackie became a major television costume designer through work on The Carol Burnett Show and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
He created many of Cher’s best-known looks and designed for performers including Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli and Bette Midler.
Mackie also won Emmy Awards for costumes for Mitzi Gaynor’s 1976 and 1978 television specials.
His personal life included the death of his son Robin from an AIDS-related illness in 1993 and a later relationship with costume designer Ray Aghayan.
- Who
- Bob Mackie, a celebrated fashion and costume designer, died at age 87.
- What
- Mackie died, prompting tributes to his decades-long career in fashion and entertainment.
- Where
- The articles identify Mackie as having been born in the Los Angeles suburbs but do not specify where he died.
- When
- He died on Monday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- The articles do not state a cause of death.
Key facts
- Age at death
- 87
- Death announcement
- Mackie’s team announced his death in an Instagram post.
- Major television work
- The Carol Burnett Show and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
- Emmy Awards
- He won for Mitzi Gaynor’s 1976 and 1978 television specials.
- Notable collaborator
- Cher
- Son
- Robin died from an AIDS-related illness in 1993.
- Long-term partner
- Costume designer Ray Aghayan, who died in 2011.
Quotes
Bob Mackie's team
Mackie's representatives, who announced his death on Instagram
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today. He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do. His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world.”
NDTV
“It was very difficult to see this person you have so much hope for finally come out of one problem, then go into another. As a parent, you only want the best. And when it's not like that, you just wish you could trade places.”
NDTV
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