Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta dies aged 82

Iconic: The fashion designer is pictured after his show at New York Fashion Week on September 9 with Karlie Kloss (L) and Daria Strokous
Oscar de la Renta, a legendary fashion designer who shaped the wardrobe of socialites and film stars for four decades, has died at the age of 82.
De la Renta passed away at his home in Kent, Connecticut - and while no cause of death has been revealed, he was diagnosed with cancer in 2006.
The death yesterday comes less than a month after Amal Alamuddin Clooney wore his dress for her wedding to George Clooney on September 27.
Following his death, De la Renta is survived by both his wife Annette and his adopted son Moises - a designer at his label.
Company executives Alex and Eliza Bolen said that De la Renta died surrounded by family, friends, and 'more than a few dogs'.May his soul rest in peace.

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