🎤 Legendary Fashion Designer Bob Mackie Dead at 87: Cher, Elton John and More Pay Tribute
Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion and costume designer behind Cher's and Elton John's most iconic looks, has died at 87. Cher, Elton John, Barbra Streisand and more pay tribute.
9/15/20261 min read
Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion and costume designer behind some of the most iconic looks in music and Hollywood history, has died at 87. His representative announced the news Monday on Instagram, writing that "Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today" and that his "genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever."
✨ A Five-Decade Legacy
Mackie dressed the biggest stars on the planet across a career spanning five decades, from Cher's dazzling sequin-drenched gowns to Elton John's figure-hugging stage jumpsuits. His creations also defined unforgettable looks for Tina Turner, Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand and Bette Midler.
💬 The Tributes Pour In
Elton John called his costumes "works of art" and Mackie "one of the most legendary designers ever in Hollywood." Cher wrote, "My dear Bob has gone up to heaven. Knowing him, he's bringing Sequins, Beads, & his sketch pad. Good nite sweet Prince." Barbra Streisand praised the outfits he designed for her in Funny Lady, Bette Midler said he "always got the joke," and Sabrina Carpenter said she was "terribly devastated."
🔥 The Snubbz Take
Bob Mackie didn't just dress stars — he turned them into magic. Glamour with wit, sequins with a wink: he was the rare designer whose clothes felt like pure joy. His influence will outlive him, sparkling on every red carpet that dares to be fun.
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