'Vogue' legend and fashion icon Andre Leon Talley dies at 73


The former creative director of 'Vogue' magazine, known for his flamboyant style of dressing, is seen as a defining figure in the fashion industry. Photo: Instagram/Andre Leon Talley

Andre Leon Talley, the man most known for his former role as creative director of Vogue, has died at age 73. According to various media reports, he died on Tuesday (Jan 18) in a New York hospital battling an unknown illness.

Talley is revered by the US fashion industry and largely, the world over, for his views on all things stylish.

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