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  "id": 7354316,
  "title": "Bob Mackie, Legendary Fashion Designer for Cher and Elton John, Dies at 87",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bob-mackie-legendary-fashion-designer-for-cher-and-elton-john-dies-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T16:24:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/bob-mackie-dies-obit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bob Mackie, the renowned fashion and costume designer, passed away on Monday at the age of 87, according to his official Instagram page. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. The announcement expressed deep sorrow, highlighting Mackie's 87 years of life, fulfilling his dream of being a fashion designer. His genius and exceptional designs are expected to endure, continually adding beauty to the world.\n\nBorn in Monterey Park, California in 1939, Mackie was largely raised by his maternal grandparents following his parents' divorce when he was just two years old. He later moved in with his father and attended Rosemead High School in Rosemead, California. His career took off when he was hired to sketch for Frank Thompson at Paramount Studios. Mackie contributed to the studio as an assistant designer under Ray Aghayan in the early 1960s.",
  "summary": "The artist received three Oscar nominations for his work on \"Pennies from Heaven,\" \"Funny Lady\" and \"Lady Sings the Blues\" The post Bob Mackie, Legendary Fashion Designer for Cher and Elton John, Dies at 87 appeared first on TheWrap .",
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    "Born in Monterey Park, California in 1939",
    "Designed for Cher and Elton John"
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        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Bob Mackie, Renowned Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and More, Dies at 87",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bob-mackie-renowned-fashion-designer-to-cher-tina-turner-carol",
        "published": "2026-09-14T15:57:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Fashion designer to the stars Bob Mackie dies aged 87",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/fashion-designer-to-the-stars-bob-mackie-dies-aged-87",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:47:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Fashion designer to the stars Bob Mackie dies aged 87",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/fashion-designer-to-the-stars-bob-mackie-dies-aged-87-7360465",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:47:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Bob Mackie, Designer Who Bedazzled Carol Burnett and Cher, Dies at 87",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bob-mackie-designer-who-bedazzled-carol-burnett-and-cher-dies-at-87",
        "published": "2026-09-14T17:49:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Bob Mackie, Famed Fashion Designer to Cher and More, Dead at 87",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bob-mackie-famed-fashion-designer-to-cher-and-more-dead-at-87",
        "published": "2026-09-14T17:53:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Bob Mackie, fashion designer who dressed the stars and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bob-mackie-fashion-designer-who-dressed-the-stars-and-defined-70s",
        "published": "2026-09-14T17:54:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie dies at 87",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/legendary-fashion-designer-bob-mackie-dies-at-87",
        "published": "2026-09-14T18:52:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Bob Mackie Dies: Fashion Designer To The Stars Who Dressed Cher, Carol Burnett And Many More Was 87",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bob-mackie-dies-fashion-designer-to-the-stars-who-dressed-cher-carol",
        "published": "2026-09-14T19:41:00.000Z"
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