The death of Bob Mackie

Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie, nicknamed the "Sultan of Sequins" for the glittering, feathered creations he made famous on Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and Dolly Parton, died September 14 in Palm Springs, California, of pneumonia. He was 87. Mackie rose to fame designing for "The Carol Burnett Show" across its 11-season run and became Cher's longtime collaborator, creating her barely-there 1974 Met Gala "naked dress," her 1986 Academy Awards feathered Mohawk ensemble, and countless other era-defining looks; he also designed Elton John's bedazzled Dodgers stage outfit and the gown Marilyn Monroe wore to sing "Happy Birthday" to JFK. Over his career he won nine Emmys, a Tony Award (for "The Cher Show"), and three Oscar nominations.

His archival designs remained in demand with a younger generation of stars including Miley Cyrus, Zendaya, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift, who wore vintage Mackie pieces for major red-carpet and album-cover moments. He was predeceased by his son Robin, who died of an AIDS-related illness in his 30s, and his longtime partner, designer Ray Aghayan, who died in 2011.