Al Roker's wife Deborah Roberts shares heartbreak after sudden death

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Al Roker's wife Deborah Roberts has spoken of her sorrow following the shock death of fashion icon, Andre Leon Talley.The star shared a snapshot of Andre along with a heartfelt caption that read: "So very sad to learn that we've lost another icon.

A trailblazer who boldly and unapologetically made his mark in the fashion world.WATCH: Al Roker celebrates son Nick's 19th birthday“André Leon Talley broke barriers at Vogue, wrote bestselling books and shaped the images of more starry eyed young hopefuls than we can ever know.

He was a small town southern boy who dreamed big and rose to the heights of the global fashion world. His approval was the gold standard.”Deborah, 61, continued: “I met him for the first time when he waved me over to his table during a lunch one day to compliment my outfit.

I truly blushed. “Andre’s larger than life presence filled any room he chose to enter. That booming voice, sharp tongue and robust laughter will never be replaced.