From Variety · Whitney Friedlander,Jazz Tangcay · · 1m 20s
Bob Mackie, the Sultan of Sequins, dies at 87
The designer who made Cher, Tina Turner and Carol Burnett sparkle on stage has died at 87.
In brief
The designer who made Cher, Tina Turner and Carol Burnett sparkle on stage has died at 87. Mackie proved costume design could be the main event, not the backdrop, and the Television Academy made him the first of his craft in its Hall of Fame. Originally reported by Variety.
The Sultan of Sequins
Bob Mackie, the designer behind decades of flamboyant, show-stopping stage looks, died Monday at 87.
“Sultan of Sequins”
He dressed the divas
Cher and Diana Ross wore his most famous creations, and his client list ran through Tina Turner and Carol Burnett.
Announced on Instagram
His team shared the news in a statement, saying he lived his 87 years to the fullest doing the only job he ever wanted.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today.”
One dream, start to finish
The statement framed his life simply: he fulfilled 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.”
Three Oscar nods, nine Emmys
He was nominated for an Academy Award three times and picked up more than 30 Emmy nominations, winning nine.
First in the Hall of Fame
In 2002 he became the first costume designer inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
In short
Mackie proved costume design could be the main event, not the backdrop, and the Television Academy made him the first of his craft in its Hall of Fame.
