Fashion Designer Bob Mackie Dies at 87
Bob Mackie died Monday at 87. His team confirmed the death in a statement posted to his Instagram account.
- 9 Emmy wins came from more than 30 nominations across his career.
- 3 Oscar nominations included work on 'Lady Sings the Blues' and 'Funny Lady.'
- 2002: he became the first costume designer inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
- He sketched Marilyn Monroe's beaded gown for her 1962 'Happy Birthday' performance for President Kennedy.
Why it matters: Mackie's career spanned television, film, theater, and fashion retail across more than five decades. He dressed performers from Cher and Diana Ross to Elton John and the Jackson Five.
- He designed all 11 seasons of 'The Carol Burnett Show,' with Burnett estimating over 17,000 pieces.
- Cher's wardrobe budget on 'The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour' was a reported $30,000 per episode.
How 45 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 20 sources: The center leads with his Emmy and Tony credentials and the official statement, treating the story as a straightforward obituary of a widely recognized figure.
USA Today2dWhy Bob Mackie didn't want Kim Kardashian in Marilyn Marilyn's dress
BBC News1dFrom Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures
Billboard2dCher Remembers Bob Mackie After Legendary Designer Dies at 87: ‘Good Nite Sweet Prince’
Forbes2dBob Mackie—Iconic Designer For Cher, Carol Burnett And Diana Ross—Dies At 87
France 242dBob Mackie, fashion designer for the stars, dies at 87PenPennLive20hCher mourns man behind her most iconic looks
Reuters1dCelebrities pay tribute to fashion designer Bob Mackie
Associated Press2dBob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87CNCTV News2dBob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Madonna and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87
Deadline2dBob Mackie Dies: Fashion Designer To The Stars Who Dressed Cher, Carol Burnett And Many More Was 87KAKXAN Austin2dEmmy-winning fashion designer Bob Mackie dies at 87
PBS NewsHour2dBob Mackie, fashion designer who dressed the stars and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87Left coverage, 18 sources: The left emphasizes Mackie's artistic legacy and his transformative role shaping Hollywood glamour over five decades, detailing the breadth of his celebrity collaborations and industry firsts.
Hollywood Reporter2dBob Mackie, Ballyhooed Costume Designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, Dies at 87
Variety2dBob Mackie Dead: Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, More Was 87
The Independent1d6 times celebrities stunned in Bob Mackie’s glittering designs
The Cut2dCher Says Goodbye to Bob Mackie
The New York Times2dBob Mackie, Cher and the Ultimate Revenge DressCleCleveland.com20hCher mourns man behind her most iconic looks
Business Insider2dBob Mackie's most iconic looks: Cher, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift
CBS News2dBob Mackie, iconic fashion designer, dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
CNN2dFashion and costume designer Bob Mackie, who helped stars sparkle, dies age 87
HuffPost2dBob Mackie, Designer To The Stars Who Dressed Cher And Madonna And Defined '70s Glamour, Dies At 87
Los Angeles Times2dBob Mackie dead: Iconic designer who dressed Cher, Beyoncé was 87
NBC News2dBob Mackie dead at 87: Legendary fashion designer for Cher and Diana Ross diesRight coverage, 7 sources: The right focuses on his celebrity associations and the official announcement, keeping coverage brief and factual without extended career retrospective.
New York Post2dBob Mackie’s most iconic celebrity looks over the years, from Cher to Carol Burnett
Daily Mail22hCher, 80, seen for first time since her heartbreaking tribute to 'sweet Prince' designer pal Bob Mackie who died at 87
Breitbart News2dFashion Notes: The 10 Most Iconic Looks from 'Sultan of Sequins' Bob Mackie
Fox News2dBob Mackie, legendary designer who dressed Cher, Tina Turner and Dolly Parton, dead at 87
NTD2dBob Mackie, Fashion Designer for the Stars, Dies at 87
The Epoch Times3dRenowned Celebrity Costume Designer Bob Mackie Dies at Age 87
The Sun2dFashion designer Bob Mackie who sketched dress Marilyn Monroe wore at JFK’s birthday dies aged 87What’s next: No cause of death has been announced. The statement called his passing a loss for the design world.
- What will happen to Mackie's archives and unreleased designs?
- No cause of death has been released; will his family or team disclose one?