Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton Menswear Artistic Director, Dies at 41

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Virgil Abloh’s untimely death has sent shockwaves throughout social media as members of the fashion world, fans, and many of the renowned designer’s celebrity friends have begun to react to the tragic news. On Sunday (Nov. 28) morning, a statement appeared on the Off-White CEO’s Instagram page announcing the 41-year-old, who famously blended high-fashion with streetwear, had died after battling a rare form of cancer called cardiac angiosarcoma. Louis Vuitton, the French fashion house where Abloh served as the men’s artistic director, released an official statement from chairman Berard Arnault via Twitter. According to the statement, Abloh elected to keep…

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