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Renowned costume designer Bob Mackie, famed for Cher and other stars, dies at 87

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News Brief

Bob Mackie, the celebrated “Sultan of Sequins” who created iconic looks for performers such as Cher, Barbra Streisand, and Marilyn Monroe, died on September 14, 2026 at age 87. The announcement came via his social‑media accounts. Mackie earned three Oscar nominations, more than 30 Emmy nominations with nine wins, and was the first costume designer inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2002.

Key points

  • Mackie’s death was confirmed through his Instagram and other social‑media posts on September 14, 2026.
  • His career included Oscar nominations, numerous Emmy nominations and wins, and a historic Television Academy Hall of Fame induction.
  • He is remembered for designing flamboyant costumes for Cher, Barbra Streisand, Marilyn Monroe, and many other entertainment icons.

What sources agree on

  • Bob Mackie died on September 14, 2026 at the age of 87.
  • The news of his death was shared on his social‑media platforms.
  • He was an Oscar‑nominated costume designer with over 30 Emmy nominations and nine wins.
  • In 2002 he became the first costume designer inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.

Still unclear

  • No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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  1. 01
    DeadlineNorth America
    Original headline

    Bob Mackie Dies: Fashion Designer To The Stars Who Dressed Cher, Carol Burnett And Many More Was 87

    Author
    Patrick Hipes
    Published
    2026-09-14 19:41 UTC
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  2. 02
    VarietyNorth America
    Original headline

    Bob Mackie, Renowned Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and More, Dies at 87

    Author
    Jordan Moreau
    Published
    2026-09-14 15:57 UTC
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