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South China Morning Post
· collected 2026-09-14 · by Associated Press
Bob Mackie, a renowned fashion designer who created iconic outfits for celebrities like Cher, Whoopi Goldberg, and Pink, passed away at 87 in Palm Springs, California, from pneumonia. Known as the "Designer to the Stars," Mackie won nine Emmys, a Tony Award, and was nominated for three Oscars, including one for Barbra Streisand's film "Funny Lady." He designed theatrical costumes and gowns that became synonymous with Hollywood glamour during the 1970s, working on projects for stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, and Elton John.
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Story summary
Bob Mackie, renowned fashion designer known for dressing stars like Cher, Diana Ross, and Elton John, died at the age of 87 on September 14, 2026, in Palm Springs, California, due to pneumonia. Known by nicknames such as "Sultan Of Sequins," "Rajah Of Rhinestones," and "Guru Of Glitter," Mackie's career spanned five decades, earning him nine Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. He was also nominated for three Academy Awards, including one for Barbra Streisand’s 1975 film "Funny Lady."
Mackie designed iconic outfits for numerous high-profile events, such as Cher's appearance at the 1974 Met Gala in a sheer beaded gown with white feathered sleeves and skirt. He also created memorable costumes for The Carol Burnett Show, including a famous "curtain dress" that now resides in the Smithsonian’s American History Museum.
Stars like Cher, Elton John, and Diana Ross paid tribute to Mackie on social media, acknowledging his significant impact on their careers and fashion history. His designs were not just glamorous but often humorous and theatrical, setting trends and turning heads at prestigious events throughout the decades. Mackie's legacy continues through his influence on contemporary designers and the enduring popularity of his creations in museums and collections worldwide.
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Bob Mackie, who dressed stars from Cher to Whoopi Goldberg and Pink, dies at 87
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who → dress → 87
Famous for theatrical outfits, the Oscar-winning designer also created outfits for Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Diana Ross and Elton John
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.
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“He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” read a statement on his social media accounts.
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Mackie died in Palm Springs, California, from pneumonia, his publicist said.
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publicist → die → pneumonia
Dubbed the “Designer to the Stars”, Mackie won nine Emmys, a Tony and was nominated for three Oscars, including one for Barbra Streisand’s 1975 film Funny Lady, in which she wore a sheer batwing gown.
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He was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Mackie designed gowns for Madonna, Streisand, Sharon Stone, Diana Ross, Whoopi Goldberg and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and concert costumes for Pink.
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Mackie → design → Pink
When Marilyn Monroe delivered a breathy, seductive take on “Happy Birthday” at a fundraiser for President John F. Kennedy and the Democratic National Committee, she did it in a sheer, beaded gown that Mackie dreamed up in a sketch.
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Mackie → deliver → sketch
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