00:01Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at 91 years old.
00:06The fashion house announces Thursday, September 4, the passing of its
00:10creator, founder and tireless driving force Giorgio Armani.
00:14He had been unwell for some time and was forced to drop out of his group's shows
00:18at Milan's Men's Fashion Week in June.
00:21Known as Re Giorgio or King Giorgio, the designer was known for overseeing
00:26every detail of his collection and every aspect of his business.
00:29The company says a funeral chamber will be set up on Saturday and Sunday in Milan,
00:35followed by a private funeral at an unspecified date.
00:38Designer Donatella Versace says the world has lost a giant today.
00:43Actor Cain Blanchett says the void left by Armani is, quote, impossible to fill.
00:49Italian president Sergio Mattarella says Armani redefined the standards of
00:54elegance and luxury on the international stage.
00:57Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala declares Armani's day of funeral will be a day of mourning in the city.
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