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Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87

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The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:29:12 UTC.

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France 24

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

⁠Hollywood designer ⁠Bob Mackie, ​known for making stars such as Cher and ​Elton John sparkle, died on Monday at 87, according to a post on his official Instagram account.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24