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Manfred Thierry Mugler, the celebrity-favorite fashion designer behind his eponymous line, has died. He was 73.
The French designer’s team announced Mugler’s passing Sunday, sharing a black square to his personalInstagramprofile with the tragic news, which was written in both English and French.
“We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday January 23rd 2022. May his soul Rest In Peace,” the caption read.
His cause of death was not readily available and reps for Mugler did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Born Dec. 21, 1948, in Strasbourg, France, Mugler began designing in the 1970s. He eventually became known for his dramatic, avant-garde designs.
He retired from fashion in 2002 before Clarins shuttered his ready-to-wear brand the next year, yet the iconic designer remained a staple in the world of fashion. The brand was relaunched in 2010 as Mugler, which is currently under the creative direction of designer Casey Cadwallader.
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“He always, it’s a full vision from, you know, hair to nails to everything,” Kardashian, 41, told PEOPLE of Mugler in 2019. “His runway shows were the most legendary and iconic runway shows ever.”
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