Fashion Icon André Leon Talley Dies At 73

André Leon Talley passed away on Tuesday, January 18 at a hospital in NYC.

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He was a former creative director and editor-at-large of Vogue magazine.

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His teamed posted a statement on his Instagram page: “It is with great sadness we announce the passing of André Leon Talley on January 18, 2022 in New York.”

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Since his passing, several big names have penned emotional tributes to the late fashion icon.

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Andy Cohen mentioned Talley’s death on “Watch What Happens Live” by saying, “I'm a little off right now because during the break, we got news that our dear friend of the clubhouse André Leon Talley has passed away.

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He added, “TMZ has just reported that, and André was just was such an incredible life force. I think he just was boisterous. He was bold. He was lively.”

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Diane von Fürstenberg also shared a loving tribute on the photo-sharing app.

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She wrote: “God bye darling André ❤️🙏… no one saw the world in a more elegant and glamorous way than you did ❤️”

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Marc Jacobs also remembered Talley as she posted the fashion journalist’s pictures and wrote: “I am in shock. You championed me and you have been my friend since my beginning. Our chats, the moments we shared….oh my friend.”

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