Friends And Colleagues Mourn The Loss Of Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh was an entrepreneur and fashion designer.

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He worked closely with Louis Vuitton and had his own fashion house, Off-White.

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A statement to his Instagram page revealed he struggled with an aggressive form of cancer.

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Although he was diagnosed in 2019, he chose to battle through it privately.

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The post asked for privacy for his family as they grieved and celebrated his life.

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Rich Wilkerson wrote, “You changed my life in so many ways. I am forever thankful for your friendship.”

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Marc Jacobs offered thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.

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Dennis Todisco offered a heartfelt message saying that Abloh changed the world.

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Louis Vuitton, GQ, and more also issued statements mourning his passing.

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