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entertainment">The fashion icon battled a rare and aggressive cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma, for two years. “He chose to keep his fight private after being diagnosed in 2019. He underwent countless severe treatments, while continuing to work for several important fashion, art and culture organizations,” his relatives wrote. “His work ethic, infinite curiosity and optimism have never wavered.”
entertainment">In a statement, Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy boss Bernard Arnault said he was shocked by the news. “Virgil was not only a genius designer and a visionary, he was also a man of beautiful soul and great wisdom.”
entertainment">Abloh had been working at Louis Vuitton since 2018, as the first black artistic director. He was also creative director of Kanye West and owner of his own label Off-White. Abloh leaves behind his wife Shannon and his children Lowe and Gray.
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