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World|life|February 20, 2019 / 09:39 AM
Karl Lagerfeld, iconic Chanel fashion designer, dies

AKIPRESS.COM - Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died in Paris following a short illness, BBC reported.

The German designer, who was the creative director for Chanel and Fendi, was one of the industry's most prolific figures and worked up until his death.

His signature ponytail and dark glasses made him an instantly recognisable figure around the world.

Industry heavyweights, including Italian designer Donatella Versace, issued heartfelt tributes.

"Today the world lost a giant among men," said the editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, Anna Wintour.

Lagerfeld's website says his year of birth was 1938 - though most placed his age at five years older.

Rumours of Lagerfeld's ill health had swirled for several weeks after he missed a number of events - including Chanel's spring/summer show last month.

He died on Tuesday morning after being admitted to hospital the night before, French media report.

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