Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died, his company has said.
The Italian-born billionaire, who was 91, died at home on Thursday.
“With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force:
Giorgio Armani,” his fashion house said in a statement.
A funeral chamber will be set up in Milan on Saturday and Sunday, it added, which will be followed by a private ceremony on an unspecified date.
Armani did not appear at his runway shows in June while he recovered from an unknown illness.
He is often accredited with spearheading red carpet fashion and was planning a major event during Milan Fashion Week this month to mark 50 years of his brand.
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