Virgil Abloh, creative director of Louis Vuitton and Off White, died Sunday night at the age of 41 after losing his battle with cancer. LVMH Group shared a statement regarding the loss of the brand. The Abloh family confirmed that the fashion icon died while battling cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare and dangerous type of cancer, which he had been quietly treating for two years.
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The news has shocked the fashion industry, celebrities, models, and more ever since by sharing heartwarming messages and revealing his favorite moments with the designer.
Hailey Bieber shared an honest message with a series of photos with the designer who made her personalized wedding dress. She shared a long message: "From walking on his runway to designing him my wedding dress and all the other great moments in between, I felt like he was always cheering me on."
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Model BFF Kendal Jenner also quickly shared a series of photos with Abloh with a message that he learned from the stylist. In her letter, the American supermodel said: "Even though I knew he lived a long time, he was smart, kind and full of love. We all need a little Virgil in us."
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Gigi Hadid spoke of the designer's "kindness and energetic generosity that left a lasting impression on every life he touched."
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Maria Grazia Chiuri of Dior shared a photo with the designer that "paved the way for many young creatives."
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Designer Marc Jacobs also took to his Instagram to share his condolences to Abloh's wife, Shannon Abloh, and his children Lowe and Gray Abloh, who survived.
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Victoria Beckham also described the designer as "inspiring in many ways" in her thoughtful post.
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Kris Jenner shared in her heartfelt message that she was shocked to hear the news and that she will miss the stylist.
Kris Jenner shared in her heartfelt message from her that she was shocked to hear the news and that she will miss the stylist.
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Singer Justin Timberlake has shared a message about the designer's departure too soon. "You have given the world so much in such a short time," he wrote.
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Sophie Turner, who has been the face of Louis Vuitton for a while, shared a photo with the caption "Rest in the salad."
Joe Jonas shared the post on the late designer's story with a broken heart emoji.
Kourtney Kardashian said the designer changed the world, in her message.
Pharrell Williams remembered the designer's kindness and generosity and said his work will live forever.
Not only Hollywood celebrities but also prominent Bollywood names were also shocked by the sudden death of the designer. Karan Johar, a huge fan of the brand often seen in the Louis Vuitton and Off White collections, is heartbroken by the news.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas too shared heartfelt condolence on her story.
Arjun Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja too mourned the designer's death.
Sneakerhead Anand Ahuja shared a picture of the shoes the designer signed for him and remembered meeting with the legend.
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Our heartfelt condolences go out to the designer's family, friends and, co-workers.
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