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Fashion Legend Bob Mackie Dies at 87
14 Sep
Summary
- Bob Mackie, famed costume designer, passed away on Monday.
- He was renowned for his work with stars like Cher and Carol Burnett.
- Mackie lived a full life pursuing his dream of fashion design.
Veteran fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie died on Monday at the age of 87. His passing was announced by his team via an Instagram post, which shared that Mackie lived his life pursuing his dream of becoming a fashion and costume designer.
Born in 1939, Mackie developed an early passion for art. His career gained significant momentum designing costumes for Mitzi Gaynor's Las Vegas Revue and later for her Emmy-winning television specials. He became a household name for his work on "The Carol Burnett Show."
Mackie's most celebrated collaborations included his work with Cher, for whom he designed many iconic looks, starting with "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour." His distinctive style also adorned performers like Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, and Zendaya.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mackie married LuLu Porter, with whom he had a son, Robin. Robin later passed away from an AIDS-related illness. Mackie found new family connections later in life, establishing relationships with his granddaughter and great-granddaughters. He shared a long relationship with fellow designer Ray Aghayan until Aghayan's death in 2011.
