Bob Mackie, icon of demure fashion, kicks bedazzled bucket

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Born: Mar 24, 1939, Monterey Park, CA

Died: Sep 14, 2026 (87 years)

Spouse: LuLu Porter (m. 1960–1963)

Children: Robert Gordon Mackie Jr.

Education: Pasadena City College, Rosemead High School, Arroyo High School, Chouinard Art Institute

Parents: Mildred Agnes Mackie, Charles Robert Mackie

Books: Dressing for Glamour (1979)

Awards: Tony Award for Best Costume Design in a Musical, TV Land Legend Award

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An American Treasure, Bob was. His renderings, omg, they communicated so much to the teams of people that put their hands to making the 3-D goods to be worn, as well as to the performer to be wearing them. Genius, embodied in a persona that everyone liked. 💔