Richard Gere and Giorgio Armani at the "Giorgio Armani Retrospective" at the Royal Academy posing with the Mercedes Benz and Armani clothing used in the film 'American Gigolo' in which they star on October 14, 2003 in London. Dave Benett/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Hollywood and the fashion world are paying tribute to Giorgio Armani. On Thursday morning, The Armani Group announced that the legendary Italian fashion designer who co-founded his namesake company in 1975 has died. He was 91. The fashion icon died at his home in Milan and passed away "peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones." Following the tragic news, outpourings of tributes came in from Hollywood A-listers and fashion industry professionals who had worked with the designer and even developed friendships through their collaborations. Related Stories Music Barbara Hein, Longtime Capitol Records Operations Manager, Dies at 77 Lifestyle Giorgio Armani, Hollywood-Beloved Italian Fashion Designer, Dies at 91 Armani's brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo. "Giorgio was certainly an original. An artist. A visionary of sorts. With the eyes and hand of a craftsman, and the soul of a painter. His work had his essence all over it. And he cared right up to the end. Uncompromising," Gere said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. "I know there were those who he terrified because of his exacting nature. To me he was a supremely talented pussycat." Morgan Freeman shared a statement with THR that reads: "On screen and off, in quiet moments and on the grandest stages, I have had the honor of wearing Armani. Today, we remember a man whose genius touched many lives and whose legacy of grace and timeless style will endure." Victoria Beckham posted a photo of Armani to her Instagram Story with the caption: "The fashion world has lost a true legend in Giorgio Armani - a visionary designer whose legacy will live on forever. I feel honoured to have called him a friend." Reese Witherspoon shared a picture of herself and the designer on her Instagram Story. "A legendary talent and a wonderful man," she wrote. Ashton Kutcher wrote on X: "Visionary kind human Giorgio Armani, RIP." Russell Crowe shared a couple of statements on X, reflecting on how his admiration for Armani first began in the '90s. He added: "Mr Armani has made a deep contribution, to fashion, to design, to popular culture. His energy, vision and finesse has made a mark acknowledged around the globe. I adored him. He was so kind.... I have been looking forward to seeing him, plans were in place for Milan at the end of this month. Alas... What a life he had, from his beginnings to his glory." Giorgio.1997 at the Cannes film festival, after my bag was lost in transit, LA Confidential producer Arnon Milchan sent me to the Armani store with a credit card to get a suit for the premiere. That began a love affair with Armani suits that continues to this day. Mr Armani- Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) September 4, 2025 See more tributes below. Milan, 4 September 2025 - With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.
Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away... pic.twitter.com/7lMIdpw5oX- Armani (@armani) September 4, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donatella Versace (@donatella_versace) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julia Roberts (@juliaroberts) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Pfeiffer (@michellepfeifferofficial) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Diane Kruger (@dianekruger) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Taylor-Johnson (@aarontaylorjohnson) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) RIP Giorgio Armani, 91. An incredibly cool guy who made incredibly cool, high quality clothes. 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/zv5fACpar9- Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 4, 2025 Giorgio @Armani was a magnificent person and a magnificent designer. I enjoyed wearing his clothes my entire life. I wore this divine dress of his last year during my shoot for Harper's Bazaar Vietnam. Rest in peace. Photo credit: Tom Marvel pic.twitter.com/o1puZBODqm- Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) September 4, 2025 THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Obituaries Giorgio Armani, Hollywood-Beloved Italian Fashion Designer, Dies at 91 Toronto Film Festival 5 New Toronto Restaurants Not to Miss Real Estate NeueHouse, Members Club That Catered to Hollywood Creatives, Says It Will Shut Down the roses 'The Roses' Recruits a Host of Brand Partners to Amplify Film Release kith Erewhon Is Finally