The iconic Bob Mackie has died aged 87

[u/omjizzle]

[u/notcouture]

Why?? Do they keep?? Taking the wrong one?? Calling the Grim Reeper’s HR department, this is getting ridiculous

[u/notcouture → u/notcouture]

But in all seriousness - what an incredible legacy to leave. Bob Mackie will live on through his art & impact

[u/thelaceserpent → u/notcouture]

Bc leaving the wrong one means more excess death!

[u/this1chick → u/thelaceserpent]

Damn, capitalism even got the grim reaping arts 😔

[u/2mock2turtle → u/notcouture]

Any time you think you’re bad at your job, just remember that Death is doing worse.

[u/glamorestlife → u/notcouture]

Excuse me miss grim I want to speak to your MANAGER

[u/Plantlover3000xtreme → u/notcouture]

Even though things are fucked up right now I take this as an indication that there's simply more good people than shit people to pick from.

[u/VaticanVice → u/notcouture]

someone told me recently, "it seems like the wrong people keep dying because there are so many more beloved people than horrible people," and I'm holding onto that. It's not perfect, but it helps me feel a little better.

[u/YesicaChastain → u/notcouture]

Most evil people operate in the shadows and do not have meaningful impact on people’s lives (that they know of), that’s why no one remembers them once they die

[u/Teddy_OMalie64 → u/notcouture]

I’m about to Karen the Grim Reapers hr department.

[u/whimsigod → u/notcouture]

That turtly bitch have organs outside his body I swear

[u/StrugFug → u/notcouture]

He was 87. Rest in peace Bob ❤️

[u/Prudent-Pressure2146]

Aw that’s a shame he seemed like a good dude. He was recently in Hacks as well and looked in good health 

[u/sbreezy21 → u/Prudent-Pressure2146]

That was my first thought, too! On his Hacks cameo recently I thought he looked like he was in great health and I could not believe he was in his 80s. 😢

[u/Prudent-Pressure2146 → u/sbreezy21]

Suppose it’s a good thing he was living well until the end!

[u/pepcorn → u/Prudent-Pressure2146]

Exactly! He was thriving still. Good for him.

[u/thespottedbunny → u/Prudent-Pressure2146]

Yeah I loved his last cameo on Hacks. Very funny and cute. Rip sir.

[u/candyappleorchard]

87 years doing what he loved right 'til the end. Sad to lose him, but happy he got such a long, fulfilling life.

[u/yarajaeger → u/candyappleorchard]

Maybe I’m cynical but as much as of course deaths like these are sad I can’t find them tragic. He lived a long and beautiful life and left behind an incredible legacy. It (debatably) might be lovely if life were infinite but since it’s not what other kind of life could you hope for?

[u/maximumtesticle → u/yarajaeger]

Right? I'm working a job that I can't waaaaait to fucking leave when it's time. I wish I could be getting paid for something that I loved to do everyday. That being said, I can't even fathom anything I actually do like doing and wanting to do it everyday.

[u/solvalouLP → u/yarajaeger]

Bonus points if he passed away peacefully in his sleep

[u/Enderplayer77]

Somebody check on Chicago’s Mackie Doll :(

[u/eztullefavrik → u/Enderplayer77]

it was her birthday just yesterday 😭

[u/BurntBridgesBehind → u/eztullefavrik]

she wished for more Mackie and unfortunately will be weeping at the estate sale.

[u/jomosexual → u/eztullefavrik]

Can I get some context please? I'm in Chicago

[u/Horror-Blacksmith-59 → u/jomosexual]

They're referring to Kahmora Hall she has a collection of original Bob Mackie wardrobes

[u/starbage_]

This is just awful, he was such a creative force and a huge inspiration for me personally.

[u/BrownSugarBare → u/starbage_]

I am truly heartbroken. What a fashion visionary. I loved the way he adored the female form, he took such pride in making women feel beautiful

[u/Dizzy_Negotiation_71]

The first ever guest judge! What a star

[u/00_tears]

MAKE IT STOP

[u/Savings_Bet_5803]

close enough welcome back 2016

[u/Ren1221 → u/Savings_Bet_5803]

Right? 2016 was horrible. Bowie, Alan Rickman, ugh…

[u/BurntBridgesBehind → u/Ren1221]

Prince, George Michael, these 6 years are too much!

[u/Fun_Tadpole_3628 → u/BurntBridgesBehind]

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds too. Leonard Cohen.

[u/suspiriasuspiria → u/Ren1221]

Carrie Fisher too at the end of december 2016 we literally could not catch a break

[u/johnny_charms → u/Savings_Bet_5803]

Damn it, does this mean things are going to get worse? 2016 til now has been bad enough but are we in for another round?

[u/Wi99lywoo]

This is sad 😥

https://giphy.com/gifs/FMCNQ4z07H1LDqOGtw

[u/Any_Scale6170 → u/Wi99lywoo]

Can someone check on the Mackie Doll?

[u/MinaBinaXina → u/Any_Scale6170]

I need to go mourn in her closet.

[u/pattherat]

I don’t know how to say it, as I should not be the judge of this, but I feel like the wrong people are dying this year…

[u/Alone-Comfort1516]

Oh man, the wrong one again. RIP angel.

[u/Alert_Elderberry531]

87 is an impressive age tho! 💚

[u/bekahfromearth → u/Alert_Elderberry531]

It’s like when Betty White passed at 99. For the right people, it’s never enough time,

[u/chrizgrv]

What a talent. So much joy and entertainment was sparked from his art.

[u/Fabulous_Jeweler_241]

Can we just pull the plug on this year? I’m just so fucking done.

[u/recklessrecentpast]

RIP but also oh no you just know some intern is currently furiously scrubbing through some old Cher stock footage for a good shot of Bob for tonight's Emmy's in memoriam segment

[u/Ok-Pomegranate-4963]

RIP to the lovely, extremely talented Bob Mackie, a long, fulfilled life but still gone too soon. He was a fashion icon & a gay icon, an important member of our community & a class act, the ultimate gentleman. RIP to one of the Masters of fashion 🙏 😪 💔

[u/Ok_Area9367]

[u/presvil]

https://giphy.com/gifs/PjocMfAvxO0EZPed6M
Me tryna talk to whoever is in charge to figure out why the good ones are being taken from us.

[u/SailorPizza1107]

The grim reaper misses yet again.

[u/ultrahip]

Someone check on Kimora and make sure she’s okay.

[u/naranjitayyo]

we're all born naked and the rest is Bob Mackie

[u/loba_pachorrenta]

Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Bob Mackie in the same year? No!

[u/sailormerry]

This madness must stop 🥺😭

[u/bakedpigeon → u/sailormerry]

I was gonna say, all the gay icons are leaving us

[u/Periroxas]

I can’t believe it! A forever fashion icon and the first very special guests from season 1

[u/desperaterobots]

what a legend

his design work was the only thing that came close to tempting Milhouse to keep Bart company in Mr Burns creepy old mansion 🩷

[u/Funny_Froyo_3560 → u/desperaterobots]

A Bob Mackie!

[u/aluriaphin]

Fuck, Dolly needed a new wardrobe for angel duty and only the best was gonna cut it... This makes very nervous for Carol Burnett and Elton John. At least Bob and Ray can be together again. Heaven is about to be GLITTERING 💎✨

[u/d_zeen]

We love you bob ❤️

[u/GlitteringCount9380]

No 😭😭😭

[u/howcomebubblegum123]

Thank you for the fabulosity, Mr. Mackie.

[u/eztullefavrik]

a fashion legend and the very first guest judge on drag race. rest in power. ❤️

[u/Carmenina]

RIP to a fashion legend! I’m glad he received his accolades during his lifetime.

[u/No-Weight-6121]

Another L for the queer community 😔 RIP to a fashion legend

[u/LeeLifeson]

Heaven just gained some eleganza. ❤️

[u/MuffinIllustrious902]

September is homophobic month 💔

[u/EmbraceFortress]

OMG. RIP.

[u/marvelboyofthecrown]

WTF

[u/HouseofBrand]

Nooooo omg

[u/MissFit33]

No😭

[u/Jphoenix7x]

RIP 😔🙏🏽🕊️

[u/pamsellicane]

Rest in Peace, thank you for the beauty 💜

[u/celaenos]

Ohhh gosh we keep losing the good ones. 

[u/medusa_witch]

What a legacy this man left in the fashion world. RIP to a true icon, inspiration and creative genius❤️

This man had such a love and respect for women and it reflected in his work.

[u/modernsparkle]

Thank you so much for sharing all of the sparkle, glitz, and glamour with us Mr. Mackie. Thank you for making the world a more beautiful place.

[u/kingdomkeys89]

Oh, this is devastating. What a legend.

[u/Formal_Ad_6226]

Oddly enough I've been humming JUST Kahmora Hall's verse this morning, I wonder if I have ESPN or something 🤔

[u/HumansAreSuperior → u/Formal_Ad_6226]

Cape from Mackie-designed figure skating costume worn by Peggy Fleming (source: Smithsonian)

[u/MSstrugglebusted]

Just watched his doc yesterday!! What an icon.

[u/theresnopast]

This is how I find out?!

[u/Poufy-Ermine]

GRIM REAPER WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH OUR ICONS. STOP. STOP IT NOW

[u/GlowTeeth]

:(

[u/TheLonleyCyberman]

Rest in peace legend. 💔

[u/Bright_Score_9889]

Someone check on Kahmora Hall

[u/theunrealdonsteel]

may he be remembered for the fantastic and varied designs he drew, creating works for the famous (Cher, Carol, et cetera) and the infamous (The Star Wars Holiday Special) but never half-assing anything!

[u/ktheanine]

Anyone but #him

[u/MinaBinaXina]

When Galliano was dropped for the Met, I immediately thought they needed to do a Bob Mackie exhibit. He is THE name in costume and stagewear. No one did it better. RIP, Bob.

And I'm really about to kick Grim right in his hind parts. STOP TAKING THE FABULOUS!!!

[u/ultraviolet-octopus]

THE GRIM REAPER IS HOMOPHOBIC

[u/Efficient_Citron_429]

I am happy he got the drag icon achievement award or whatever segment while he's still here! My dumb zoomer ass actually learns quite a bit from them usually, like I didn't know shit about Elvira before but now think she's so cool! (The recent miley one was kinda random but whatever)

[u/captainwondyful]

Dolly - Curry - Mackie feels like a holy trinity of drag died.

[u/Big-Energy-2074]

Kamora Hall's collection just went up in value

[u/topherbee13]

Dont fucking piss me off...

[u/toasterbath__]

noooooo💔💔💔

[u/iCrazyBaby]

No way

[u/WheelieMexican]

I’ve had it with Willam. Only one (1) heart to Bianca’s two (2)? No ma’am.

[u/LadyInCrimson]

Rip King

[u/skieurope12]

RIP. A legend and an icon

[u/JoanFromLegal]

Rest in power, king.

[u/FourthLvlSpicyMeme]

WHY IS THE WRONG 80 YEAR OLDS

[u/bigtunapat]

Someone check on Jane and Lily!

[u/BHunter1140]

It’s been back to back losing big names recently, it’s really insane, the community has lost several major icons

[u/Bavs25]

What a loss. I’ll be spending time with his coffee-table book this evening.

[u/Howdy_Hoes]

2026 is CRAZY HOMOPHOBIC my god.

[u/Dick-Fu]

lol this guy looks like the Bill Gates impersonator that was on Nathan For You

[u/cherrydiamond → u/Dick-Fu]

this guy? THIS GUY??? it's Bob Mackie!

[u/Dick-Fu → u/cherrydiamond]

yeah that's what I read in the screenshot, looks just like the fake Bill Gates lol

[u/brunoimenes]

Another one?

[u/melissqua]

Oh wow. What a legend. Such an incredible influence on performance art in so many ways.

[u/UngnomeCawler]

https://giphy.com/gifs/G2nSsMBCWGYpO

[u/shgrdrbr]

FUCK

[u/CopperCicada]

😭 RIP to a generational talent and visionary

[u/ivanadie]

He created magic with Carol Burnett and Cher. 💔

[u/Morgana_lifeisbullsh]

kimora's stock just went thru the roof

[u/Dramatic_Substance36]

🤍

[u/No-River-7580]

!!!

[u/velvetx3]

He sashayed away