Bob Mackie, Fashion Designer for the Stars, Dies at 87 Bob Mackie's legacy as a master fashion designer is inextricably linked with the glamour of Hollywood's golden age.
His death at 87 marks not only the loss of an iconic designer but also that of a kindred spirit who embodied the creative DNA of the fashion world.
Early Life and Career Born on March 10, 1939, in Monterey, California, Bob Mackie grew up with a flair for the dramatic.