Bob Mackie, the costume designer whose work dressed stars including Cher and Diana Ross, has died at the age of 87, according to theguardian.com. The Guardian reported the death on Monday, 14 September 2026.
The BBC also reported the death, describing Mackie as a legendary costume designer. The Independent listed Cher and Diana Ross among the performers he designed for, while theguardian.com published a picture gallery covering his career.
People.com reported that Mackie's cause of death has been confirmed, though the outlet's headline did not state what that cause was in the material available.
Mackie built a reputation for creating looks for performers who wanted to be seen. The Guardian's headline described him as a designer to "stars daring to be noticed," a phrase that points to the bold, attention-drawing style associated with his work.
His name is closely tied to Cher and Diana Ross, two of the entertainers cited in coverage of his death. Further details of his career and the designs he produced are covered in the Guardian's picture retrospective.
No further information about survivors, funeral arrangements or a full list of his credits was available in the source material.
What to watch next: whether representatives for Mackie or his family release a fuller statement, and whether additional outlets publish detailed obituaries covering his decades of work in costume design.
