Bob Mackie, fashion designer for the stars, dies at 87

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⁠Hollywood designer ⁠Bob Mackie, known for making stars such as Cher and Elton John sparkle, died on Monday at 87, according to a post on his official Instagram account. His career spanned ‌five decades and included ⁠designing a Barbie doll clothes collection. FRANCE 24's Camille Knight has more.

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