Bob Mackie, designer who brought glitz to Cher and Hollywood, dies at 87
LOS ANGELES, Sept 15 — American fashion designer Bob Mackie, whose eye-catching dresses were worn by Cher, Tina Tu...
American fashion designer Bob Mackie, renowned for his dazzling and sequined creations, passed away at the age of 87 on Monday. His Instagram post announced the sad news, stating that Mackie's "genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world." Born in Monterey Park, California in 1939, Mackie began his career working for Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis, where he designed the iconic dress Marilyn Monroe wore for her performance of Happy Birthday to President John F Kennedy.
Throughout his career, Mackie dressed a host of Hollywood's elite, including Cher, Tina Turner, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, Bette Midler, and more recent stars like Zendaya and Miley Cyrus. He won a Tony Award for best costume design for his work on Cher's musical, The Cher Show, and was celebrated for his flair with glitter and sparkle.
Mackie's designs were a key part of Cher's image, adorning her stage costumes, award show appearances, and music videos. Cher mourned his loss, tweeting that she knew Mackie would be bringing sequins, beads, and his sketchpad to heaven. Mackie, who aimed to embrace the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, expressed no regret for his artistic choices, stating that he remained true to himself.
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