Bob Mackie’s death certificate revealed that the legendary fashion designer suffered fatal head trauma after a fall just days before his death.
The shocking new details come after a rep for Mackie initially confirmed to Page Six Style that he died of pneumonia.
The cause of his death was subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt force head trauma, according to the death certificate obtained by Us Weekly.
The document also states that Mackie was injured in a fall on September 11 at the home of his longtime design director, Joseph McFate.
He died three days later, on September 14, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California.
However, a rep for Mackie clarified that he suffered from pneumonia before and after his hospitalization.
“For clarification, Mr. Mackie was staying at the guest house of his longtime design director, Joe McFate,” the rep told Us Weekly in a statement. “A healthcare professional was by his side when he fell. He also suffered from pneumonia before and after his hospitalization.”
The death certificate also states that Mackie was cremated on September 17 and that his remains are “scattered at sea off the coast of San Diego County, California.”
Mackie’s death was announced on September 14, the day he passed away, in a statement shared on his social media accounts.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Mr. Bob Mackie today,” the statement read. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of becoming a fashion and costume designer, something he always wanted to do.
“His genius and extraordinary creations will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty to this world. »
Mackie was best known for designing stunning looks for pop culture icons including Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Beyoncé and Dolly Parton.
When Parton died at the age of 80 in late August, Mackie paid tribute to the country music icon in a heartfelt Instagram post.
“Dolly was a lovely soul and spirit who was fair to everyone. She was a joy and a pleasure to dress up. You will be missed. With love, Bob Mackie xo,” he wrote alongside a photo of sketches of the outfits he designed for Parton over the years.
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