Friday, 30 December 2022
Thursday, 29 December 2022
In memory of Dame Vivienne Westwood - the godmother of punk
Rest. In peace -Punk Fashion Legend
Tributes to Dame Vivienne Westwood have poured in following the death of the "undisputed Queen of British fashion".
She died "peacefully and surrounded by her family" in London, her fashion house said in a statement.
Westwood, 81, made her name with her controversial punk and new wave styles in the 1970s and went on to dress some of the biggest stars in fashion.
Fellow designer Marc Jacobs said he was "heartbroken" and that she "never failed to surprise and to shock".
Paying tribute to her life and work, he wrote on Instagram: "You did it first. Always. Incredible style with brilliant and meaningful substance.
"I continue to learn from your words, and, all of your extraordinary creations."
Following the announcement, Westwood's husband and creative partner Andreas Kronthaler said: "I will continue with Vivienne in my heart.
"We have been working until the end and she has given me plenty of things to get on with."
Dame Vivienne Westwood - the godmother of punk
In pictures: The outlandish world of Vivienne Westwood
Westwood came to prominence with her androgynous designs, slogan T-shirts and irreverent attitude towards the establishment.
She was also known as a staunch activist and brought causes she cared about, like climate change, to the catwalk.
The designer was made a dame for services to fashion in 2006.
In memory of Pele world greatest footballer
Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82.
He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country.
The only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970, Pele was named Fifa's Player of the Century in 2000.
He had been suffering with kidney and prostate problems in recent years.
Pele had surgery to remove a tumour from his colon in September 2021 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, after the tumour was detected in routine tests. He was readmitted to hospital in late November 2022.
His daughter Kely Nascimento has kept fans updated on her father's condition with regular social media updates from hospital.
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