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Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion and costume designer known for dressing some of the biggest stars, died Monday. He was 87
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” a post shared on his official Instagram read. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do.”
“His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world,” the statement concluded.
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Cher and Bob Mackie at Diana Vreeland’s 14th Annual Costume Exhibit. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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Mackie was known for his glittering, theatrical creations that helped define the looks of stars such as Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton and Tina Turner.
His career took off after he began designing for Mitzi Gaynor and then landed the job of creating costumes for “The Carol Burnett Show,” remaining with the variety series throughout its 11-season run.
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Don Ameche poses with Cher, who wears a Bob Mackie evening gown with a feather headdress. (Bettmann/Bettmann)
Among his most recognizable creations was Cher’s dramatic feathered ensemble at the 1986 Academy Awards. His work earned him nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award for “The Cher Show” and three Academy Award nominations.
“Nobody was allowed to even design a halter dress until Cher started wearing them on Sonny & Cher [in the ‘70s], and then all of a sudden they were in everybody’s collection,” Mackie previously told People. “And then girls were showing way more skin than they should have, because Cher was showing more skin than she should have. But she looked good in it.”
Dolly Parton wears a Bob Mackie design in 1987. (Jerry Fitzgerald/Getty Images)
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Diana Ross and Bob Mackie attend the 20th annual CFDA American Fashion Awards in New York City. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
His designs — packed with sequins, feathers, beads and a healthy dose of showmanship — made Mackie one of Hollywood’s most recognizable costume designers.
Mackie’s work has endured for decades as younger stars have chosen to wear his archival work. Sabrina Carpenter has repeatedly dipped into the legendary costume designer’s archives for major appearances.
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Sabrina Carpenter wears vintage Bob Mackie at the 2024 VMA Awards. (Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
One of Carpenter’s biggest Mackie moments came at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, when she walked the red carpet in a sparkling silver-and-white vintage Mackie gown originally created for Madonna’s 1991 Academy Awards performance.
Before his death, Mackie acknowledged that younger performers such as Carpenter, Miley Cyrus and Zendaya had developed a new appetite for his archival creations.
Miley Cyrus performs on stage wearing Bob Mackie during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in 2024. (Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images)
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