Bob Mackie
Bob Mackie | |
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 Mackie in 1975 | |
| Born | Robert Gordon Mackie March 24, 1939 |
| Died | September 14, 2026 (aged 87) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a fall |
| Education | |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion designer, costumier |
| Spouse | |
| Partner | Ray Aghayan (1963–2011; his death) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | www |
Robert Gordon Mackie (March 24, 1939 – September 14, 2026) was an American fashion designer and costume designer. He was best known for his dressing many celebrities. He was the costume designer for The Carol Burnett Show. He designed outfits for Cher, Dolly Parton, Elton John, and Sabrina Carpenter.
He was known as the "Sultan of Sequins", the "Rajah of Rhinestones" or the "Guru of Glitter".
Mackie won nine Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for his work.
Mackie was bisexual. He was married to dancer Lulu Porter from 1960 until they divorced in 1963. Then, Mackie was in a relationship with Ray Aghayan from 1963 until his death in 2011.
Mackie died on September 14, 2026 at a hospital in Palm Springs, California from a subarachnoid hemorrhage after a fall at the age of 87.
References
- ↑ "The Bead Goes On". Fashion History Museum. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ↑ Jennings, Helen (11 June 2019). "Bob Mackie: The 'Sultan of Sequins' who dresses the world's divas". CNN. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ↑ Vitello, Paul (2011-10-15). "Ray Aghayan, Costume Designer, Dies at 83". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-03-22.
- ↑ "Bob Mackie, Ballyhooed Costume Designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, Dies at 87". The Hollywood Reporter. September 14, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Bob Mackie, Renowned Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and More, Dies at 87". Variety. September 14, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Bob Mackie, Designer Who Bedazzled Carol Burnett and Cher, Dies at 87". The New York Times. September 14, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
Other websites
Media related to Bob Mackie at Wikimedia Commons
- Bob Mackie on IMDb
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