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  "id": 7407156,
  "title": "Cher Remembers Bob Mackie After Legendary Designer Dies at 87: ‘Good Nite Sweet Prince’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/cher-remembers-bob-mackie-after-legendary-designer-dies-at-87-good",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T21:57:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
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    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bob-mackie-dead-cher-sabrina-carpenter-pink-mourn-designer-1236339968/"
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  "account": "Cher took to social media on September 14 to mourn the passing of legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie, who died at the age of 87. The renowned designer, known for his extravagant and unforgettable creations, was celebrated by the pop icon as \"Good nite sweet Prince.\" In a poignant post, Cher shared her deep sorrow, stating that Mackie had \"gone up to heaven.\"\n\nMackie's death was announced via his Instagram profile, where it was noted that he had lived his life to the fullest, fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a fashion and costume designer. His family confirmed that his cause of death was pneumonia. Cher was not alone in her grief; many other celebrities who wore his iconic designs, including Madonna, Madonna, Carol Burnett, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Zendaya, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Pink, and others, expressed their condolences and admiration for the designer.\n\nRed Carpet legend Sabrina Carpenter, who wore Mackie's pieces during her performances, expressed her devastation, stating that she was \"terribly devastated\" and that Mackie's creations had brought her immense happiness and confidence. Pink, who also enjoyed modeling for Mackie, described him as \"loving, wickedly funny and an absolute genius,\" and said she would miss his unique style and creativity deeply. The fashion industry mourns the loss of a true legend whose designs continue to inspire and bring beauty to the world.",
  "summary": "Sabrina Carpenter & Pink also paid tribute.",
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    "Bob Mackie, legendary fashion designer, dies at 87",
    "Cher mourns loss, calls him 'Good nite sweet Prince'",
    "Celebrities express condolences, admiration for Mackie"
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      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:24:28.000Z"
      },
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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"
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      {
        "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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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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