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Fashion Icon Bob Mackie Dead at 87 After Fall
10 Oct
Summary
- Fashion designer Bob Mackie died on September 14, aged 87.
- A fall on September 11 led to blunt head trauma and hemorrhage.
- Mackie's remains were scattered at sea off California's coast.
Fashion icon Bob Mackie, renowned for his dazzling creations for stars like Cher and Carol Burnett, died on September 14 at the age of 87. His passing occurred in a Palm Springs hospital following a fall just days earlier.
The death certificate revealed that the fall, which happened on September 11 at a friend's home, caused blunt head trauma and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Mackie had been dealing with pneumonia prior to and after the incident.
A healthcare professional was present when the designer fell at his guest house. His remains were cremated on September 17 and scattered at sea off the coast of San Diego County, California.
Mackie's career spanned decades, earning him Tony and Emmy awards. He is famously remembered for Cher's unforgettable stage attire and iconic costumes from "The Carol Burnett Show," including the "Went With The Wind" curtain rod dress.
