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Costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie dies at age 87
The award-winning designer known for dressing entertainment icons died from pneumonia in Palm Springs.
The short version
- Designer Bob Mackie passed away Monday in Palm Springs, California, at age 87.[NBC News · CBS News]
- His publicist Jenelle Hamilton confirmed that his death was caused by pneumonia.[CBS News]
- Mackie earned nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and three Oscar nominations across his career.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News]
Key facts
- Bob Mackie died on Monday at the age of 87.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News · CBS News]
- Mackie died in Palm Springs, California, from pneumonia, according to his publicist Jenelle Hamilton.[CBS News]
- Over his career, Mackie received nine Emmy Awards and three Oscar nominations.[The Hollywood Reporter · NBC News · CBS News]
- Mackie won a Tony Award for his work on The Cher Show.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- He launched a ready-to-wear line and a series of collectible Barbie dolls in 1982.[NBC News]
Sources
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- Bob Mackie, legendary designer who dressed Cher and Diana Ross, dies at 87NBC News - Top Stories
- Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.CBS News - Top Stories
- Bob Mackie, Ballyhooed Costume Designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, Dies at 87The Hollywood Reporter metered