Bob Mackie's death certificate reveals real cause of death
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Key Points:
- Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion designer, died from a fatal head injury caused by a fall on September 11, as revealed by his death certificate, which lists subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma as the cause of death.
- Mackie sustained the injury at the home of his longtime design director, Joseph McFate, and passed away three days later on September 14 at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California.
- Although initially reported to have died of pneumonia, Mackie's representative clarified that he was battling pneumonia before and after the fall, and a healthcare professional was present when the accident occurred.
- Mackie was cremated on September 17, with his remains scattered at sea off the coast of San Diego County, California.
- Renowned for designing iconic looks for stars like Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, and Dolly Parton, Mackie's death was mourned as a significant loss to the fashion and costume design world.
