André Leon Talley, Fashion Icon Former ‘Vogue’ Director, Dead at 73 After Battling Unknown Illness

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André Leon Talley is among a new group of icons revisiting their careers in season 2 of. As teased in the trailer, the late fashion editor and former creative director participated in an episode of the Apple TV+ unscripted series, in which he reflects on his cultural impact through letters from fans, before his death at age 73 in January. The episode also reunited Talley with the series creator, R.J.

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Anna Wintour is honoring her longtime friend and colleague André Leon Talley with an emotional tribute, following the death of the fashion icon and former Vogue creative director. Anna took a moment to reminisce on their friendship and their work together, as Talley was without a doubt an influential figure in the fashion industry, describing him as a “brilliant and compassionate man who was a generous and loving friend to me and to my family for many, many years, and who we will all miss so much.”Wintour posted her tribute to André on Vogue’s website, highlighting his talent and unique personality, recognizing him as an inspiration to many; “no one could make people more excited about the most seemingly insignificant fashion details than him.”“The loss of André is felt by so many of us today: the designers he enthusiastically cheered on every season, and who loved him for it; the generations he inspired to work in the industry, seeing a figure who broke boundaries while never forgetting where he started from; those who knew fashion, and Vogue, simply because of him; and, not forgetting, the multitude of colleagues over the years who were consistently buoyed by every new discovery of André‘s, which he would discuss loudly, and volubly,” she continued.“It’s the loss of Andre as my colleague and friend that I think of now; it’s immeasurable.

Michelle Obama has shared a heartfelt tribute to her good friend and former stylist, André Leon Talley, following his death on Tuesday.MORE: Deborah Roberts shares emotional tribute following André Leon Talley's deathThe former FLOTUS worked closely with André, who previously worked as a stylist for her and Barack Obama.Taking to Twitter, Michelle shared a poignant photo of the late fashion icon, and wrote: "André Leon Talley was a one-of-a-kind presence who changed the face of fashion and beauty for a generation of girls just like me.VIDEO: Michelle Obama reveals what she took from the White House "He will be missed, but I know his legacy will continue inspiring people for years to come."MORE: How Barack and Michelle Obama dealt with daughter's very difficult health diagnosisMORE: Michelle and Barack Obama's vast living room inside $8.1million home is gorgeousFans were quick to comment on the message, with one writing: "I don't think you could have looked more gorgeous while wearing the dress he created for you. He was a treasure.

Anna Wintour is remembering her longtime friend and collaborator, André Leon Talley. Talley died on Tuesday at the age of 73.

Anna Wintour is honoring her longtime Vogue colleague and close friend Andre Leon Talley.

André Leon Talley was the former editor-at-large of Vogue magazine and an icon of the fashion world.Talley loved fashion since he found a copy of Vogue as a young boy growing up in the Jim Crow South. He moved to New York as a young man and began working for Andy Warhol (1928–1987) at his Interview Magazine. He began writing for Women’s Wear Daily before landing a position at Vogue as fashion news director.

The world is mourning a fashion visionary. Sadly, on Tuesday, André Leon Talley, the former editor of Vogue magazine, passed away, according to reports from TMZ.  The outlet learned that the creative died in a White Plains, New York hospital. He was 73.

Touching tributes. Following the death of former Vogue creative director André Leon Talley, stars took to social media to share touching messaging honoring the late fashion icon. 

Tracee Ellis Ross has shared a heartfelt message following the tragic death of former Vogue creative director André Leon Talley, at the age of 73.MORE: Does Tracee Ellis Ross have a partner? All we knowFollowing André's passing on Tuesday night, Tracee was one of the many famous faces to pay tribute to him.Taking to Instagram, the Black-ish star shared a number of photos of André from over the years.VIDEO: Tracee Ellis Ross showcases her bold hair transformation She wrote alongside them: "André Leon Talley. You were grand and glamorous, complex and marvelous.MORE: Why is Black-ish ending after season eight?MORE: Black-ish fans all saying same thing after Michelle Obama joins Tracee Ellis Ross in season 8 premiere"Capes, caftans and style.

Fashion journalist and former editor of Vogue André Leon Talley has died at the age of 73. According to TMZ, he passed away in a New York City hospital on Tuesday 18 January following a battle with an unspecified illness. André is remembered for being a key figure in Vogue's history as he drove the magazine's direction in the 1980s and '90s.