The fashion world is mourning a legend … famed Italian designer Giorgio Armani has died, according to the company.
Word of Armani’s passing first broke Thursday morning, when Sky News announced the businessman’s passing … but did not elaborate on a cause of death.
The fashion house then confirmed the news on their Instagram, writing … “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.”
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Per Armani’s camp, the celebrated designer “worked until his final days,” noting that his dedication to the company never wavered.
According to the AP News, the Armani founder also skipped a runway preview show earlier in the week due to an undisclosed condition. Though, he’s said to have kept a close eye on the show from a livestream … it was the first runway absence of his career.
He was surrounded by his loved ones when he “peacefully” passed.
While Armani is set to have a private funeral, fans of the fashion legend will be able to pay their respects this weekend, when a viewing will be held in Milan, Italy.
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He was 91.
Source:TMZ.com