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Bob Mackie, celebrated designer for Cher and stars, dies at 87

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Fashion designer Bob Mackie, renowned for his flamboyant and theatrical creations for numerous celebrities, has passed away at the age of 87. His career spanned decades, during which he dressed iconic figures such as Cher, Marilyn Monroe, and Tina Turner, earning him multiple awards including nine Emmys and an Oscar nomination. Mackie's distinctive style, often characterized by its visual provocation and glamour, left a significant mark on Hollywood and costume design. AI

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Bob Mackie, celebrated designer for Cher and stars, dies at 87

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Bob Mackie, who dressed stars from Cher to Whoopi Goldberg and Pink, dies at 87

    Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s – including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest get-ups and Cher in her raciest ones – died on Monday. He was 87. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling …

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