Both Kanye West and Drake have paid their tributes to fashion designer Virgil Abloh, following his death at the age of 41. The Louis Vuitton and Off-White designer had been privately battling cancer since 2019.
Abloh was creative director of West’s creative agency, Donda, and the rapper paid tribute on the company’s website. A message said: “IN LOVING MEMORY OF VIRGIL ABLOH THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF DONDA.”
Kanye West Leads Tributes To Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh
Drake shared a series of photos of himself with Abloh and wrote on Instagram: “My plan is to touch the sky 1000 more times for you…love you eternally brother. Thank you for everything.”
Pharrell Williams said: “My heart is broken. Virgil you were a kind, generous, thoughtful creative genius. Your work as a human and your work as a spiritual being will live forever.
“Sending love and light to your wife, children, family and day (sic) ones. You’re with the Master now, shine.”Abloh died from cancer on Sunday, according to a post from his verified Instagram account.
“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,” the post read.
“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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