Bob Mackie’s Death Certificate Reveals Fatal Head Injury After Fall

Bob Mackie’s death certificate lists a subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma as the immediate causes of his death. The legendary fashion and costume designer fell on September 11 at the home of his longtime design director, Joseph McFate, and died three days later, on September 14, at age 87. Mackie’s representative had earlier said he died of pneumonia, which he had before and after hospitalization. Known for his dazzling creations for Cher and other stars, Mackie was remembered as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated designers.