French Fashion Designer Thierry Mugler Dies At Age 73

People reports:

Manfred Thierry Mugler, the celebrity-favorite fashion designer behind his eponymous line, has died. He was 73. The French designer’s team announced Mugler’s passing Sunday, sharing a black square to his personal Instagram profile with the tragic news, which was written in both English and French.

“We are devastated to announce the passing of Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler on Sunday January 23rd 2022. May his soul Rest In Peace,” the caption read. His cause of death was not readily available and reps for Mugler did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Born Dec. 21, 1948, in Strasbourg, France, Mugler began designing in the 1970s. He eventually became known for his dramatic, avant-garde designs.

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Celebrated French fashion designer Thierry Mugler, whose eponymous fashion line was worn by the likes of Diana Ross, David Bowie, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, has died at the age of 73 https://t.co/OZ169P5cf9

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) January 24, 2022

I will miss you Thierry Mugler this was a wonderful time in our lives pic.twitter.com/Z3ggaVjK2D

— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) January 24, 2022

BREAKING: Manfred Thierry Mugler has passed away at the age of 73. pic.twitter.com/BL0dcRbbo9

— IAMFASHION (@IAMFASHlON) January 23, 2022

Thierry Mugler, the genre-busting French designer who dominated European runways in the late 1980s and early 1990s, died. He was 73. https://t.co/jE2iJXHjLi

— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 24, 2022