Bob Mackie, legendary designer who dressed Cher, Tina Turner and Dolly Parton, dead at 87

Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion and costume designer known for dressing some of the biggest stars, died Monday.He was 87"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr.

Bob Mackie passed away today," a post shared on his official Instagram read."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 genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world," the statement concluded.HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2026Cher and Bob Mackie at Diana Vreeland's 14th Annual Costume Exhibit.

(Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for additional comment.Mackie was known for his glittering, theatrical creations that helped define the looks of stars including Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton and Tina Turner.His career took off after he began designing for Mitzi Gaynor and then landed the job of creating costumes for "The Carol Burnett Show," remaining with the variety series throughout its 11-season run.GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HEREDon Ameche poses with Cher, who wears a Bob Mackie evening gown with a feather headdress.(Bettmann/Bettmann)Among his most recognizable creations was Cher's dramatic feathered ensemble at the 1986 Academy Awards.

His work earned him nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award for "The Cher Show" and three Academy Award nominations."Nobody was allowed to even design a halter dress until Cher started wearing them on Sonny & Cher [in the ‘70s], and then all of a sudden they were in everybody’s collection," Mackie previously told People."And then girls were showing way more skin than they should have, because Cher was showing more skin than she should have.

But she looked good in it." Dolly Parton wears a Bob Mackie design in 1987.(Jerry Fitzgerald/Getty Images)LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MOR...