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

Bob Mackie, the fashion and costume designer who spent more than fifty years creating some of the most unforgettable looks in entertainment history, has died at 87 from pneumonia. His passing was announced on his Instagram profile, and the tributes poured in almost immediately.

Cher, Mackie’s longtime collaborator and close friend, led the remembrances on X, writing that her“dear Bob has gone up to heaven”with sequins, beads and his sketch pad. She signed off with“Good nite sweet Prince.”Sabrina Carpenter and Pink were among the younger stars who also shared emotional posts, a reminder that Mackie’s influence stretched across generations, from Carol Burnett’s classic curtain rod dress to looks worn by Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Zendaya, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift.

His death marks the end of an era in costume design. Mackie didn’t just dress stars, he helped define what a pop culture moment looks like, one sequin at a time. Which Bob Mackie look will you never forget? Tell us in the comments.