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Bob Mackie Had Head Trauma in Fall Days Before His Death
Fashion designer Bob Mackie died at age 87 in a Palm Springs hospital on September 14.
A death certificate says he fell on September 11 at the home of his longtime design director, Joseph McFate, where he was staying.
A healthcare professional was with him when he fell.
The certificate lists a brain hemorrhage and blunt head trauma as immediate causes, while pneumonia was ruled the official cause of death.
It also says Mackie had pneumonia before and after the fall.
Mackie was known for designing costumes and gowns for stars including Cher and Carol Burnett.
His remains were cremated and scattered at sea off San Diego County.
Bob Mackie suffered a fall and head injury on September 11, three days before his death, according to a death certificate cited in a US magazine report.
The certificate listed subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma as the immediate causes of death, while pneumonia was ruled the official cause.
Mackie, an acclaimed fashion and costume designer, died at age 87 on September 14 at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.
He fell at the home of his longtime design director Joseph McFate, where he had been staying in a guest house.
- Who
- Bob Mackie, the fashion and costume designer.
- What
- He suffered a fall and head injury days before his death. His death certificate listed subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma as immediate causes, while pneumonia was ruled the official cause.
- When
- He fell on September 11 and died on September 14. The year is not stated.
- Where
- He fell at Joseph McFate’s home and died at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.
- Why
- The cause of the fall is not stated. The report concerns the circumstances and causes recorded in his death certificate.
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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.
Mackie fell and sustained an injury at Joseph McFate’s home, according to the death certificate cited in the report.
Mackie died at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.
Mackie’s cremated remains were scattered at sea off the coast of San Diego County.
- Age
- 87
- Fall date
- September 11
- Death date
- September 14
- Death location
- Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs
- Official cause of death
- Pneumonia
Sources
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