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Bob Mackie’s death certificate says a fall caused fatal head injuries

Bob Mackie’s death certificate says a fall caused fatal head injuries

Fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie died in Palm Springs, California, on Sept.

14, aged 87.

His death certificate says he suffered a fall on Sept.

11 at the home of his longtime design director, Joseph McFate.

It lists a subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma as the immediate causes of death.

Mackie’s representative said a healthcare professional was with him when he fell.

The representative also said Mackie had pneumonia before and after he was hospitalized.

A representative initially said he died of pneumonia, while the certificate identifies the head injuries as the immediate causes.

Mackie was cremated on Sept.

17, and his remains were scattered at sea off San Diego County, California.

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