Celebs React to Oscar de la Renta's Death - Read the Tweets
Oscar de la Renta‘s death has shocked the entertainment industry and his celebrity friends and fans are sending out their condolences upon hearing the news.
There is currently very little information on the 82-year-old fashion designer’s death, but we will update our readers as news comes. He was reportedly battling cancer since 2006.
Mr. de la Renta was seen just one month ago at his New York Fashion Week show on September 9. He is pictured here with model Karlie Kloss, who walked the runway during the show.
Oscar first made a name for himself back in the early 1960s when first lady Jackie Kennedy wore his clothes and then he started his own label in the mid-1960s. Many first ladies have worn his designs since, as well as countless celebs.
Click inside to read what celebrities are saying about Oscar de la Renta’s death…
Taylor Swift (via Instagram): “My all-time favorite designer has passed away. Oscar, it was an honor to wear your creations and to know you. In loving memory.”
The qualities I most admire in women are confidence and kindness~Oscar de la Renta Thank you for all the beauty you gave us. #oscardelarenta
— Piper Perabo (@PiperPerabo) October 21, 2014
A great has left us. #OscarDeLaRenta Thank you for adding such beauty to the world, along with elegance, class and grace.
— Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) October 21, 2014
Truly saddened by the loss of one of the greatest fashion icons of all time. Oscar de la Renta will be greatly missed.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 21, 2014
Oscar…may you rest in peace. Your mark on the world will last forever. Enjoy the beautiful gardens… http://t.co/oGcekULgtT
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes) October 21, 2014
#RIP – Fashion designer Oscar De la Renta dies at 82 http://t.co/jphzhQVV4t /via @Variety @heykim
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 21, 2014
No!!! #OscardelaRenta may you rest peacefully. The World is less fashionable with you gone.
— Cara Santana (@CaraASantana) October 21, 2014
The fashion world has lost a legend RIP #Oscardelarenta
— Garcelle Beauvais (@GarcelleB) October 21, 2014
Wow, what a beautiful and important artist.
RT”@Variety: BREAKING: Fashion designer Oscar De la Renta dies at 82 http://t.co/9kLGixzdoO“
— Chely Wright (@chelywright) October 21, 2014
#RIP #OscardelaRenta, one of the greats. xxkP
— The Band Perry (@thebandperry) October 21, 2014
One night Peyton Manning is celebrating breaking a record, the next night he's grieving Oscar de la Renta. #RIP
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 21, 2014
RIP legend #OscarDeLaRenta
— Zac Posen (@Zac_Posen) October 21, 2014
Very sad to hear of the passing of Oscar De La Renta. He was a master, and an inspiration to me and so many other artists. He made beauty.
— Christian Siriano (@CSiriano) October 21, 2014
Sad to hear of the death of #OscardelaRenta. What a remarkable life and career, and a kind and generous man.
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) October 21, 2014
So sad to hear about Oscar De La Renta's passing. He was a genius and I am so lucky to have worn some of his masterpieces. Rest in Peace
— Isabelle Fuhrman (@isabellefuhrman) October 21, 2014
Just heard of the passing of Oscar de la Renta. A true, master craftsman and gentleman. RIP
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) October 21, 2014
What a creative genius! #RIPOscar pic.twitter.com/Y9LpCNOQV1
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 21, 2014
Rest in peace. You have inspired me and many others through your art. You will be missed. http://t.co/GX7CRcqoiA
— Rowan Blanchard (@rowblanchard) October 21, 2014
In shock. I saved an oscar de la renta dress for 4 yrs to wear to a special occasion #TheAngelBall & he passes away. #riposcar
— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) October 21, 2014
#RIP Oscar De La Renta ❤️
— Hailey Baldwin (@haileybaldwin) October 21, 2014
Today we mourn the loss of one of the great fashion geniuses of this time or any other. Heaven just… http://t.co/rXG4sxQlYD
— Adam Shankman (@adammshankman) October 21, 2014
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Oscar de la Renta. He was just as elegant as the clothes he made. An American icon #RIP
— Brad Goreski (@mrbradgoreski) October 21, 2014
RIP to the legend Oscar de la Renta <3
— Katherine Hughes (@kacehughes) October 21, 2014
I loved your work Mr. De La Renta. #RIP
— Kevin Zegers (@KevinZegers) October 21, 2014
Dear Mr De La Renta, thank for creating classic and elegant and beautiful. Thanks for dreaming!… http://t.co/LUHTUMfttl
— Estelle (@EstelleDarlings) October 21, 2014
So sad for the loss of this legend. Oscar de la Renta thank for all the beauty and inspiration you shared with us. #odlr #oscardelarenta
— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) October 21, 2014
What a sad day for the fashion industry. An icon is gone. RIP Oscar de la Renta ❤️
— Nicky Hilton (@NickyHilton) October 21, 2014
Thank you for your art and glamour Mr. De la Renta. You will be so missed.
— Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) October 21, 2014
RIP Oscar,I will truly miss you. 22 yrs of your kind words. http://t.co/QNO28TvW0h
— Tyson Beckford (@TysonCBeckford) October 21, 2014