Bob Mackie, Legendary Designer Behind Cher and Diana Ross's Most Iconic Looks, Dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the costume designer responsible for some of the most dazzling looks in pop culture history, has died at 87. A statement posted to his social media accounts confirmed the news, saying he lived his 87 years to the fullest and achieved his dream of a career in fashion and costume design. No cause of death has been revealed, and the story is still developing.

If you grew up watching awards shows, music specials, or concerts from the’70s through the’90s, you saw Mackie’s work. He dressed Cher in those unforgettable sparkly, feathery, show-stopping gowns that made her look like she descended from another planet. He worked with Diana Ross, and his list of collaborators reads like a who’s who of entertainment royalty. His designs are in museums, and his influence is still visible on red carpets today.

The tributes are flooding in from the fashion and entertainment world, with fans and celebrities remembering a man whose creativity knew no bounds. His team wrote that his genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever. Which Bob Mackie look lives rent-free in your head? Let us know in the comments.