Leonardo DiCaprio hails 'genius' Giorgio Armani Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has paid a glowing tribute to Giorgio Armani. 4 September 2025 Leonardo DiCaprio has hailed Giorgio Armani as a "genius". Giorgio Armani has died aged 91 The legendary fashion designer passed away on Thursday (04.09.25), aged 91, and DiCaprio has taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to Armani, describing the designer as a "visionary". The Hollywood star wrote on Instagram: "Giorgio Armani was a visionary whose influence reached far beyond design.