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Fashion designer Virgil Abloh has tragically passed away Sunday after privately battling cancer for several years. He was 41.
According to a statement posted on his Instagram, Abloh was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer called angiosarcoma in 2019. After his diagnosis, he continued to work while “undergoing numerous challenging treatments.” He decided to keep his battle private.
The statement read:
“We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a fiercely devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife Shannon Abloh, his children Lowe Abloh and Grey Abloh, his sister Edwina Abloh, his parents Nee and Eunice Abloh, and numerous dear friends and colleagues.
For over two years, Virgil valiantly battled a rare, aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma. He chose to endure his battle privately since his diagnosis in 2019, undergoing numerous challenging treatments, all while helming several significant institutions that span fashion, art, and culture.
Through it all, his work ethic, infinite curiosity, and optimism never wavered. Virgil was driven by his dedication to his craft and to his mission to open doors for others and create pathways for greater equality in art and design. He often said, “Everything I do is for the 17-year-old version of myself,” believing deeply in the power of art to inspire future generations.
We thank you all for your love and support, and we ask for privacy as we grieve and celebrate Virgil’s life.”
Louis Vuitton also released a statement on Abloh’s passing.
“We are all shocked after this terrible news, Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom,” Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, said in the statement. “The LVMH family joins me in this moment of great sorrow, and we are all thinking of his loved ones after the passing of their husband, their father, their brother or their best friend.”
LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White are devastated to announce the passing of Virgil Abloh, on Sunday, November 28th, of cancer, which he had been battling privately for several years. pic.twitter.com/CytwZLvSFu
— LVMH (@LVMH) November 28, 2021
Abloh served as the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection and was the founder and CEO of the Off-White label.
He is survived by his wife, Shannon Abloh, and his two children, Lowe and Grey Abloh.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Abloh’s family and friends.
