Bob Mackie, Hollywood costume designer, dead at 87
Bob Mackie, the Emmy- and Tony-winning designer who transformed television and stage costuming with flamboyant creations for Cher, Carol Burnett, died on Monday in Palm Springs, California. He was 87. A representative for Mackie said he died of pneumonia at 10.40am on September 14. His team announced his death through his official social media account, saying he had spent his life fulfilling his…
Bob Mackie, the Emmy- and Tony-winning costume designer, passed away on September 14 at the age of 87 in Palm Springs, California. A representative confirmed his death was due to pneumonia. Mackie's career was defined by his flamboyant creations for performers such as Cher and Carol Burnett. He spent his life fulfilling his ambition to be a fashion and costume designer.
Mackie's work with Cher included designs for The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, concert tours, and stage costumes, with notable creations like her black feathered ensemble at the 1986 Academy Awards. His work on The Carol Burnett Show spanned 11 seasons, creating memorable costumes for sketches, musical numbers, and guest stars. Mackie won nine Emmy Awards and received 32 Emmy nominations, earning a Hall of Fame induction in 2002.
He also received an Academy Award nomination for costume design for Lady Sings the Blues. Born in Monterey Park, California, Mackie studied at Pasadena City College and the Chouinard Art Institute before beginning his career as a sketch artist. He worked with renowned designers like Jean Louis and Ray Aghayan, eventually becoming a key figure in television and stage costume design.
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