Louis Vuitton and Off-White designer Virgil Abloh has died at age 41 after a two-year battle with cancer, confirms his household. “We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a fiercely devoted father, husband, son, brother, and pal,” Abloh’s household mentioned Sunday in an announcement posted to Abloh’s Instagram web page. Abloh’s household revealed the designer was identified with “a uncommon, aggressive type of cancer” known as cardiac angiosarcoma. “For over two years, Virgil valiantly battled a uncommon, aggressive type of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma. He selected to endure his battle privately since his analysis in 2019, present process quite a few difficult remedies, all whereas helming a number of vital establishments that span vogue, artwork, and tradition.”
“Through all of it, his work ethic, infinite curiosity, and optimism by no means wavered,” the household mentioned. “Virgil was pushed by his dedication to his craft and to his mission to open doorways for others and create pathways for larger equality in artwork and design.”
The household added that the ace designer believed in artwork’s capability “to encourage future generations” and typically mentioned, “Everything I do is for the 17-year-old model of myself.”
Virgil Abloh is survived by his loving spouse Shannon Abloh, his youngsters Lowe Abloh and Grey Abloh, his sister Edwina Abloh, his dad and mom Nee and Eunice Abloh, and quite a few pricey associates and colleagues.
South Korean group BTS, who had been named home ambassadors for Louis Vuitton lately, paid tribute to the late barrier-breaking Black designer.
RIP Virgil Abloh , you’ll be missed.
It was an honor to work with you. A real artistic genius.— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) November 28, 2021
Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Pharrell Williams, Idris Elba and everybody who labored with him, interacted and had been associates with Virgil Abloh mourned the lack of the designer.
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relaxation in absolute peace. stunning. thanks Virgil ????
— Kehlani (@Kehlani) November 28, 2021
So unhappy to listen to about passing of Virgil Abloh an inspiration to so many and after all an inspiration me. Sending my like to his family members
— FINNEAS (@finneas) November 28, 2021
Damn. Gutted. @virgilabloh is gone. He simply texted me a number of days in the past… nonetheless —only a week in the past— pushing me to concentrate on ardour. The world misplaced a tremendous expertise at present. I had no idea what he was preventing. Please do not squander your time. I’m attempting to do higher myself. pic.twitter.com/RRQmCtUGPf
— Alexis Ohanian 7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) November 28, 2021
I want we lived in a world the place we may have a good time the residing as a substitute of celebrating them once they go away. Rest In Peace to my brother Virgil ! You had been liked.
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) November 28, 2021
Too quickly Virgil. You can be missed from this world man.
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) November 28, 2021
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