Overview
- His death was announced on his official Instagram and Facebook Monday in a family statement that praised his life and work.
- A spokesman later told People that Mackie died of pneumonia in Palm Springs at 10:40 a.m., while the family's post gave his age as 87 and some outlets reported 86.
- Mackie built a six-decade career dressing major stars and creating iconic looks, including a credited sketch linked to Marilyn Monroe's 1962 'Happy Birthday' dress and many of Cher’s most famous stage costumes.
- Peers and performers including Cher, Carol Burnett, Miley Cyrus and Sabrina Carpenter posted immediate tributes highlighting his technical skill and personal warmth.
- Winner of multiple Emmys, a Tony and three Oscar nominations, Mackie's show-stopping costumes helped define 1970s Hollywood glamour and continue to influence stage fashion and celebrity image-making.