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Bob Mackie Dies at 87, Publicist Cites Pneumonia

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Bob Mackie died at age 87 on Sept. 14, 2026.
His longtime publicist reported pneumonia as the cause of death.
Mackie earned nine Emmys, a 2019 Tony for The Cher Show, and three Oscar nominations.
He created over 17,000 costumes for The Carol Burnett Show during its 11-year run.
His archive continues to influence stars, with Taylor Swift, Zendaya and Miley Cyrus wearing his vintage pieces.

History

Historical Context

When Jim Sharman’s *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* premiered in London on 14 August 1975 and in Los Angeles on 26 September 1975, its flamboyant costumes—designed by Sue Blane—sparked a midnight-movie cult that began at New York’s Waverly Theater in 1976. Audience participation and costume play fueled a punk-style influence and secured the film’s 2005 National Film Registry preservation.

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Story summary

Bob Mackie died at age 87 on Sept. 14, 2026.
His longtime publicist reported pneumonia as the cause of death.
Mackie earned nine Emmys, a 2019 Tony for The Cher Show, and three Oscar nominations.
He created over 17,000 costumes for The Carol Burnett Show during its 11-year run.
His archive continues to influence stars, with Taylor Swift, Zendaya and Miley Cyrus wearing his vintage pieces.

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