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We have sad news to report from the world of fashion today:

Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who became a billionaire and one-man global brand, has passed away.

He was 91 years old.

House of Armani announces founder’s passing

News of Armani’s death comes courtesy of a spokesperson for the House of Armani.

“With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force:

Giorgio Armani,” the iconic fashion brand said in a statement issued Thursday morning.

No cause of death was given, but fashion insiders have long suspected that Armani was suffering from some sort of serious illness.

In June, the founder was absent from his brand’s Milan runway shows for the very first time.

Despite his ill

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