Bob Mackie

FILE - Bob Mackie appers at the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 6, 2025.

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Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87

Fashion designer Bob Mackie has died at 87. A statement on his social accounts said he died in Palm Springs on Monday. The cause of death was given as pneumonia. His designs defined the 1970s, dressing stars like Carol Burnett and Cher in iconic outfits. Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony, and was nominated for three Oscars. He dressed celebrities such as Madonna and Diana Ross, and his influence continues today with stars like Zendaya. He also designed the gown Marilyn Monroe wore to croon “Happy Birthday” to John F. Kennedy. Known as the “Sultan of Sequins," Mackie believed in enhancing natural beauty. His work spanned Broadway and television, creating memorable looks that combined fashion with fantasy.