Louis Vuitton designer and founder of Off-White, Virgil Abloh, has died aged 41 after a lengthy battle with a rare cancer.
Virgil was diagnosed with cardiac angiosarcoma in 2019, and chose to battle it privately.
A statement was published on Virgil's Instagram breaking the devastating news.
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.
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