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 28 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 12 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 Today14mCarol Burnett remembers designer Bob Mackie – 'I loved him very much'
Associated Press2hBob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87
Billboard54mBob Mackie, Dress Designer to the Stars, Dies at 87CNCTV News2hBob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Madonna and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87
Forbes2hBob Mackie, Iconic Hollywood Costume Designer, Dies At 87
PBS NewsHour34mBob Mackie, fashion designer who dressed the stars and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87PenPennLive59mHollywood designer, the 'Sultan of Sequins,' dead at 87TNDThe National Desk2hBob Mackie, costume and fashion designer for the stars, dies at age 87
TMZ2hCher and Elton John Fashion Designer Bob Mackie Dead at 87WDWDTN Dayton2hEmmy-winning fashion designer Bob Mackie dies at 87WNCWFLA News Channel 830mEmmy-winning fashion designer Bob Mackie dies at 87WYWKBN Youngstown1hBob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87Left coverage, 12 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 Reporter2hBob Mackie, Ballyhooed Costume Designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, Dies at 87
Variety3hBob Mackie Dead: Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, More Was 87
The Independent1hFashion designer to the stars Bob Mackie dead at 87
CBS News26mBob Mackie, iconic fashion designer, dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.CleCleveland.com59mHollywood designer, the 'Sultan of Sequins,' dead at 87
CNN2hFashion and costume designer Bob Mackie, who helped stars sparkle, dies age 87
Los Angeles Times2hBob Mackie dead: Iconic designer who dressed Cher, Beyoncé was 87
NBC News2hBob Mackie dead at 87: Legendary fashion designer for Cher and Diana Ross dies
Rolling Stone35mBob Mackie, Famed Fashion Designer to Cher and More, Dead at 87TBGThe Boston Globe2hBob Mackie dies at 87
The Cut2hBob Mackie Has Died
The New York Times2hBob Mackie, Designer Who Bedazzled Carol Burnett and Cher, Dies at 87Right coverage, 4 sources: The right focuses on his celebrity associations and the official announcement, keeping coverage brief and factual without extended career retrospective.
New York Post2hBob Mackie, award-winning designer who worked with Cher, Diana Ross and more, dead at 87
Daily Mail2hFashion designer Bob Mackie who worked for Marilyn Monroe, Cher and Diana Ross, dies at 87
Fox News1hBob Mackie, legendary designer who dressed Cher, Tina Turner and Dolly Parton, dead at 87
The Sun3hFashion 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?