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Bob Mackie, Renowned Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and More, Dies at 87

The three-time Oscar nominee won nine Emmy Awards and created signature looks for Cher, Carol Burnett and Diana Ross.

  • Costume designer Bob Mackie, the 'Sultan of Sequins' famous for dressing icons like Cher and Carol Burnett, died at 87. His death was confirmed in a statement released on his Instagram.
  • Mackie began his career as a sketch artist for Jean Louis and Edith Head, later debuting his signature style in 1966 by creating costumes for Mitzi Gaynor's Las Vegas revue.
  • With nine Emmy wins and three Oscar nominations, Mackie designed more than 17,000 pieces for The Carol Burnett Show, including the iconic 'curtain rod' dress featured in a spoof.
  • For 40 years, Mackie collaborated with Cher, creating daring, figure-hugging ensembles including an Oscars outfit featuring a black chain-link top and a feathered Mohawk headdress.
  • Inducted into the Television Academy Hall in 2002, Mackie's genius continues through his fashion collections. He once said a woman wearing his clothes 'is not afraid to be noticed.
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Bob Mackie, fashion designer to the stars, dies at 87

Mackie most famously designed looks for Cher over the course of her career.

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