Oscar de la Renta ‘s death has shocked the entertainment industry and his celebrity friends and fans are sending out their condolences upon hearing the news.
There is currently very little information on the 82-year-old fashion designer’s death, but we will update our readers as news comes. He was reportedly battling cancer since 2006.
Mr. de la Renta was seen just one month ago at his New York Fashion Week show on September 9. He is pictured here with model Karlie Kloss , who walked the runway during the show.
Oscar first made a name for himself back in the early 1960s when first lady Jackie Kennedy wore his clothes and then he started his own label in the mid-1960s. Many first ladies have worn his designs since, as well as countless celebs.
Click inside to read what celebrities are saying about Oscar de la Renta’s death…
Taylor Swift (via Instagram): “My all-time favorite designer has passed away. Oscar, it was an honor to wear your creations and to know you. In loving memory.”
#RIP – Fashion designer Oscar De la Renta dies at 82 http://t.co/jphzhQVV4t /via @Variety @heykim
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 21, 2014
No!!! #OscardelaRenta may you rest peacefully. The World is less fashionable with you gone.
— Cara Santana (@CaraASantana) October 21, 2014
The fashion world has lost a legend RIP #Oscardelarenta
— Garcelle Beauvais (@GarcelleB) October 21, 2014
Wow, what a beautiful and important artist.
RT“@Variety: BREAKING: Fashion designer Oscar De la Renta dies at 82 http://t.co/9kLGixzdoO”
— Chely Wright (@chelywright) October 21, 2014
#RIP #OscardelaRenta, one of the greats. xxkP
— The Band Perry (@thebandperry) October 21, 2014
One night Peyton Manning is celebrating breaking a record, the next night he's grieving Oscar de la Renta. #RIP
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 21, 2014
RIP legend #OscarDeLaRenta
— Zac Posen (@Zac_Posen) October 21, 2014
Very sad to hear of the passing of Oscar De La Renta. He was a master, and an inspiration to me and so many other artists. He made beauty.
— Christian Siriano (@CSiriano) October 21, 2014
Sad to hear of the death of #OscardelaRenta. What a remarkable life and career, and a kind and generous man.
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) October 21, 2014
So sad to hear about Oscar De La Renta's passing. He was a genius and I am so lucky to have worn some of his masterpieces. Rest in Peace
— Isabelle Fuhrman (@isabellefuhrman) October 21, 2014
Just heard of the passing of Oscar de la Renta. A true, master craftsman and gentleman. RIP
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) October 21, 2014
What a creative genius! #RIPOscar http://ift.tt/1vERiHP
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 21, 2014
Rest in peace. You have inspired me and many others through your art. You will be missed. http://t.co/GX7CRcqoiA
— Rowan Blanchard (@rowblanchard) October 21, 2014
In shock. I saved an oscar de la renta dress for 4 yrs to wear to a special occasion #TheAngelBall & he passes away. #riposcar
— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) October 21, 2014
#RIP Oscar De La Renta ❤️
— Hailey Baldwin (@haileybaldwin) October 21, 2014
Today we mourn the loss of one of the great fashion geniuses of this time or any other. Heaven just… http://t.co/rXG4sxQlYD
— Adam Shankman (@adammshankman) October 21, 2014
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