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From 2013: Cher on Bob Mackie, clothes and fashion statements

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From 2013: Cher on Bob Mackie, clothes and fashion statements. (2026, September 19). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/from-2013-cher-on-bob-mackie-clothes-and-fashion-statements/

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In a 2013 interview with Anthony Mason, entertainer Cher discussed her long-standing collaboration with costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed her for various television and stage appearances over the years. The piece highlights their professional relationship but also notes that Mackie passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 87.
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In a 2013 web exclusive interview with CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason, pop icon Cher discussed her long-standing collaboration with renowned costume designer Bob Mackie. Cher and Mackie have worked together for decades, with Mackie dressing Cher for various appearances including the "The Sonny & Cher Show," TV specials, and stage productions. Mackie passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 87. The interview highlights their enduring professional relationship and Mackie's significant impact on Cher’s iconic fashion statements throughout her career.

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From 2013: Cher on Bob Mackie, clothes and fashion statements In this web exclusive recorded in 2013, Cher talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about her relationship with clothes, and her decades-long work with costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed her for "The Sonny & Cher Show," TV specials, and stage productions.
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From 2013: Cher on Bob Mackie, clothes and fashion statements In this web exclusive recorded in 2013, Cher talked with correspondent Anthony Mason about her relationship with clothes, and her decades-long work with costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed her for "The Sonny & Cher Show," TV specials, and stage productions. asserted
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