Bob Mackie, designer to Hollywood's biggest stars, dies at 87
Costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed some of Hollywood's biggest stars across five decades, has died aged 87.
Bob Mackie, the iconic fashion and costume designer who defined 1970s Hollywood glamour, died Monday. Bob Mackie dressed Cher, Dolly Parton, Madonna, Carol Burnett and Diana Ross in his signature sequins, rhinestones and glitter.
Mackie won nine Emmy Awards and received three Academy Award nominations for costume design. The Carol Burnett Show was a highlight of his career, where he spent 11 years designing costumes.
He created the famous curtain dress worn as a sketch costume, now housed in the Smithsonian. His career spanned five decades and included designing a Barbie doll clothing collection.
- 1939
- Birth year
- More than 30
- Emmy nominations
- 11
- Years on Carol Burnett Show
- Monterey Park, California
- Birthplace
Why it mattersMackie's designs shaped the look of major entertainers and the era itself, changing fashion for generations.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but his iconic designs continue to influence performers and fashion globally, including contemporary artists.
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