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The death certificate for Bob Mackie revealed that he fell and sustained an injury in the days before his passing.
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Mackie’s immediate cause of death was listed as a subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma.
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Mackie died on Sept. 14 at the age of 87. His representatives previously stated the cause of death was pneumonia.
New details are emerging about legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie‘s final days.
Although it was announced that Mackie’s cause of death was pneumonia, a death certificate obtained by Us Weeklyon Friday listed his immediate cause of death as a subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma. The documents revealed that Mackie suffered a fall while at his design director Joseph McFate’s home and sustained an injury on Sept. 11.
Entertainment Weekly reached out to McFate for comment.
Mackie died at the age of 87 on Sept. 14. The news was announced on his official Instagram page.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” the post said. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do.”
His representatives previously said the cause of death was pneumonia. A rep for Mackie confirmed to EW that the designer was staying in McFate’s guest house before his death and was accompanied by a healthcare professional after his fall.
“He was also suffering from pneumonia both before and after his hospitalization,” the rep confirmed.
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Mackie was one of Hollywood’s most prolific costume designers, although he is probably best known for his collaborations with Cher. He was the mind behind her iconic 1986 Oscars look, which featured a sparkly black two-piece set paired with a feathered mohawk headpiece.
Following his passing, Cher, 80, paid tribute to the designer, whom she called a “dear” friend.
“My dear Bob has gone up to heaven,” Cher wrote on social media. “Knowing him, he’s bringing Sequins, Beads, & his sketch pad. Good nite sweet Prince. Luv, Me.”
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