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Bob Mackie, fashion designer for the stars, dies at 87

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Bob Mackie, the renowned Hollywood fashion designer who created iconic looks for celebrities like Cher and Elton John, passed away at age 87 on September 14, 2026. His career, which lasted five decades, earned him more than 30 Emmy nominations and nine wins, as well as Academy Award nominations for his work in films such as "Lady Sings the Blues." Mackie was celebrated for his use of sequins, rhinestones, and glitter, and for memorable designs like Carol Burnett’s curtain dress from The Carol Burnett Show.
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Bob Mackie, the renowned costume designer known as the "Sultan of Sequins," died at age 87 in Palm Springs, California, due to pneumonia on September 14, 2026. Mackie's career spanned five decades and earned him numerous accolades, including nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and three Oscar nominations.

Mackie was celebrated for his theatrical designs that graced stars such as Cher, Elton John, Diana Ross, and Madonna. Notable works include the sheer beaded gown he designed for Cher at the 1986 Oscars and costumes for The Carol Burnett Show, one of which now resides in the Smithsonian’s American History Museum.

Fellow celebrities paid tribute to Mackie on social media, highlighting his unique ability to blend glamour with humor. His influence extended beyond Hollywood to include collaborations with brands like Mattel for Barbie doll clothing collections. Elton John remarked that wearing Mackie's creations made him feel "very special," and likened them to works of art.

Mackie’s designs are celebrated not only for their extravagance but also for their historical significance, making a lasting impact on the fashion industry and entertainment world alike. His legacy continues as his team stated, “His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world.”

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The costume, now in the collection of the Smithsonian’s American History Museum, included a brass curtain rod balanced on Burnett’s shoulders and a bit of valance worn as a hat.
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🔮 “His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world,” his team said in an Instagram post.
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Hollywood designer Bob Mackie, known for making stars such as Cher and Elton John sparkle, died on Monday (September 14, 2026) at 87, according to a post on his official Instagram account. uncertain
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His career spanned five decades and included designing a Barbie doll clothes collection. asserted
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Born in 1939 into a middle-class family in Monterey Park, California, he was nominated for more than 30 Emmys, winning nine. asserted
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He received Academy Award nominations for costumes worn in the films “Lady Sings the Blues,” “Funny Lady,” and “Pennies From Heaven.” asserted
Lady → receive → Heaven
“His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world,” his team said in an Instagram post. asserted
team → live → post
His cause of death was not stated. asserted
cause → state → death
Mackie was known for sequins, rhinestones and glitter, but also humour. asserted
Mackie → know → sequins
The highlight of his 11-year run for The Carol Burnett Show was the “curtain dress” worn by Burnett in a sketch parodying 1939 film classic “Gone with the Wind.” asserted
highlight → wear → Wind
The costume, now in the collection of the Smithsonian’s American History Museum, included a brass curtain rod balanced on Burnett’s shoulders and a bit of valance worn as a hat. asserted
costume → include → hat
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