Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined '70s glamour, dies
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Fashion designer Bob Mackie, renowned for his work with numerous high-profile celebrities, died on Monday at the age of 87. His passing was confirmed through a statement posted on his official Instagram account.
Mackie’s career spanned five decades, during which he became synonymous with 1970s glamour and visually provocative Hollywood style. His portfolio included iconic collaborations with figures such as Cher, Elton John, and Marilyn Monroe, as well as the creation of a Barbie doll clothing collection.
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