Legendary Fashion Designer Bob Mackie Dies at 87
Bob Mackie, the 'Sultan of Sequins' known for dressing Cher and Carol Burnett, has died in Palm Springs from pneumonia at age 87.
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First reported by Variety, 7 min ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first
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The story so far
10 publishers have covered this in 12 articles since 14 Sept 2026. Variety published first, on 14 September at 15:57 UTC; The Hollywood Reporter followed 7 min later. The most recent article, from Billboard, appeared on 16 September at 01:25 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: Variety (major outlet), The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), The A.V. Club, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Times of India, Deadline, South China Morning Post, All Content from Business Insider, France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published.
- VarietyBob Mackie, Renowned Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and More, Dies at 87
- The Hollywood ReporterBob Mackie, Ballyhooed Costume Designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, Dies at 87
- The A.V. ClubR.I.P. Bob Mackie, costume designer for Cher, Carol Burnett, and many more
- BillboardBob Mackie, Dress Designer to the Stars, Dies at 87
- Rolling StoneBob Mackie, Famed Fashion Designer to Cher and More, Dead at 87
- Times of IndiaLegendary fashion designer Bob Mackie dies at 87
- DeadlineBob Mackie Dies: Fashion Designer To The Stars Who Dressed Cher, Carol Burnett And Many More Was 87
- South China Morning PostBob Mackie, who dressed stars from Cher to Whoopi Goldberg and Pink, dies at 87
- All Content from Business Insider15 unforgettable Bob Mackie designs, from Cher to Taylor Swift
- France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesBob Mackie, fashion designer for the stars, dies at 87
- BillboardCher Remembers Bob Mackie After Legendary Designer Dies at 87: ‘Good Nite Sweet Prince’
- BillboardIconic Bob Mackie Fashions Worn by Musicians, From Cher & Elton John to Beyoncé & Sabrina Carpenter: Photos
Sources
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- Bob Mackie, Ballyhooed Costume Designer for Cher and Carol Burnett, Dies at 87 The Hollywood Reporter ·
- Bob Mackie, Renowned Fashion Designer to Cher, Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and More, Dies at 87 Variety ·
- Iconic Bob Mackie Fashions Worn by Musicians, From Cher & Elton John to Beyoncé & Sabrina Carpenter: Photos Billboard
- Cher Remembers Bob Mackie After Legendary Designer Dies at 87: ‘Good Nite Sweet Prince’ Billboard
- Bob Mackie, fashion designer for the stars, dies at 87 France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
- 15 unforgettable Bob Mackie designs, from Cher to Taylor Swift All Content from Business Insider
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- Bob Mackie, who dressed stars from Cher to Whoopi Goldberg and Pink, dies at 87 South China Morning Post
- Bob Mackie Dies: Fashion Designer To The Stars Who Dressed Cher, Carol Burnett And Many More Was 87 Deadline
- Legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie dies at 87 Times of India
- Bob Mackie, Famed Fashion Designer to Cher and More, Dead at 87 Rolling Stone
- Bob Mackie, Dress Designer to the Stars, Dies at 87 Billboard
- R.I.P. Bob Mackie, costume designer for Cher, Carol Burnett, and many more The A.V. Club
In this story
- Bob Mackie
- Cher
- Carol Burnett
- Diana Ross
- Tina Turner