Leigh Magar: key obituary facts
Is Leigh Magar dead? Yes. Leigh Magar died on April 16, 2026, at age 57.
Cause of death: Leigh Magar's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Leigh Magar known for?
She was an American milliner.
More about Leigh Magar
Gender: female.
Occupation: businessperson.
Education: Fashion Institute of Technology.
Leigh Magar, an American milliner and owner of Magar Hatworks, died on April 16, 2026, aged 57.
Based in Charleston, South Carolina, she built a career making custom hats that ranged from simple fedoras to more theatrical designs, including pieces worn at the Kentucky Derby. Her work was sold at Barneys and at Tokyo retailer Isetan.
Magar studied millinery at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan before returning to Charleston, and she was also known by her full name, Jennifer Leigh Magar.