Overview

• Groupe Armani said he died peacefully at home in Milan, surrounded by loved ones.
• The viewing will be open Sept. 6–7 at the Armani/Teatro (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), with a private funeral to follow per his wishes.
• The company did not specify a cause of death; recent reports noted he missed June shows and had been hospitalized for a pulmonary infection.
• His passing comes as the house prepared 50th‑anniversary events, and the family and employees pledged to carry the company forward in his memory.
• Armani built an independent luxury empire with revenues around €2.3 billion and reshaped fashion with softer tailoring that defined red carpets and modern suiting.