Cause of death of designer Bob Mackie revealed
12 october 2026 в 17:13
According to the death certificate obtained by Us Weekly, renowned designer Bob Mackie passed away as a result of a fall. The primary causes of death listed are subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma.
Records show that Mackie fell and sustained injuries on September 11 at the home of his designer Joseph McCafferty. He died three days later, on September 14, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. A representative also informed Us Weekly that Mackie was staying in McCafferty’s guest house when the incident occurred, and that a medical worker was with him. Additionally, Mackie had been suffering from pneumonia both before and after his hospitalization. McCafferty had previously spoken to Los Angeles Magazine about Mackie’s health condition.
According to the death certificate, Mackie was cremated, and his ashes were scattered off the coast of San Diego County. Bob Mackie was an iconic American designer who created costumes for «The Carol Burnett Show» and worked with stars such as Cher and Sabrina Carpenter. He was 87 years old.
Records show that Mackie fell and sustained injuries on September 11 at the home of his designer Joseph McCafferty. He died three days later, on September 14, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. A representative also informed Us Weekly that Mackie was staying in McCafferty’s guest house when the incident occurred, and that a medical worker was with him. Additionally, Mackie had been suffering from pneumonia both before and after his hospitalization. McCafferty had previously spoken to Los Angeles Magazine about Mackie’s health condition.
According to the death certificate, Mackie was cremated, and his ashes were scattered off the coast of San Diego County. Bob Mackie was an iconic American designer who created costumes for «The Carol Burnett Show» and worked with stars such as Cher and Sabrina Carpenter. He was 87 years old.
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