The fashion world has sadly lost an icon. Virgil Abloh, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection and the founder of luxury streetwear brand Off-White, has passed away at 41 following a private battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer — cardiac angiosarcoma — for the last two years.
News of his death was revealed on his Instagram account Sunday, saying: Related: Broadway Legend Stephen Sondheim Dead At 91 The legendary designer apparently “chose to endure his battle privately since his diagnosis in 2019, undergoing numerous challenging treatments, all while helming several significant institutions that span fashion, art, and culture.” Even with his health battle, he continued to focus on his craft: Heartbreaking.
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