Designer Roberto Cavalli Dead At 83 -- Just A Year After Welcoming Child With 38-Year-Old Model
13.04.2024 - 00:03
/ perezhilton.com
The fashion world lost a legend this week.
According to Italian news agency ANSA, fashion designer Roberto Cavallari died in Florence, Italy, on Friday after a long battle with an unknown illness. He was 83. The company confirmed the sad news in a post on Instagram, saying:
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So, so sad. Read the entire post (below):
For those who don’t know, Roberto leaves behind six children. He shares Tommaso and Cristina Cavalli with his first wife, Silvanella Giannoni, whom he was married to for ten years before divorcing in 1974. He then has Robert, Rachele, and Daniele Cavalli from his second marriage to former model Eva Maria Duringer. Last year, he welcomed a baby boy named Giorgio Cavalli with his longtime girlfriend, 38-year-old model Sandra Nilsson. Roberto revealed to Novella 2000:
So heartbreaking for the family. When it comes to his career, Roberto founded the eponymous company in 1975. His designs have been worn by many celebrities over the years, including Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Noami Campbell, and more. He was truly a icon in the fashion world! Since the news of his death broke, several people have taken to social media to pay tribute, including Giorgio Armani. He called Roberto a “true artist” in a tribute on X (Twitter), saying:
Adriana Lima also praised the “legend” on Instagram Stories, writing:
We’re sending love and light to the Cavallai family at this time. Reactions, Perezcious readers? Let us know in the comments.
[Image via Roberto Cavalli/Instagram, Patricia Schlein/WENN]
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