Bob Mackie: key obituary facts
Is Bob Mackie dead? Yes. Bob Mackie died on September 14, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Bob Mackie's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bob Mackie known for?
He was an American fashion designer (born 1940).
More about Bob Mackie
Born: 24 March 1940.
Place of birth: Monterey Park.
Gender: male.
Occupation: costume designer, fashion designer, personal stylist, television actor.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Chouinard Art Institute, Arroyo High School, Rosemead High School, Pasadena City College.
Employer: The Carol Burnett Show.
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming, CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, American Choreography Awards, Tony Award for Best Costume Design in a Musical.
Spouse: Lulu Porter.
Children: Robin Mackie.
Also known as: Robert Gordon Mackie, Robert Mackie.
Occupations: Fashion designer, costumier.
Bob Mackie, the American costume designer whose elaborate creations shaped television, concert and stage wardrobes for decades, died on September 14, 2026, aged 87.
Born Robert Gordon Mackie in Monterey Park, California, he became best known for designing costumes for every performer on The Carol Burnett Show throughout its 11-year run. His work also helped define the public images of entertainers including Cher and Elton John, and he was widely associated with glittering, highly theatrical designs that became his signature.
Mackie’s career spanned fashion and costume design, and his influence extended from television to films and live performance.