The death of designer Virgil Abloh sent shockwaves across the world today.
As reported, the Off-White founded and Louis Vuitton Menswear Artistic Director died after a private battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was just 41.
There’s been an outpouring of emotion from millions worldwide, including many celebrities.
See what they had to say about the tragic loss below…
Virgil 💔
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) November 28, 2021
Too soon Virgil. You will be missed from this world man.
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) November 28, 2021
I wish we lived in a world where we could celebrate the living instead of celebrating them when they leave. Rest In Peace to my brother Virgil ! You were loved.
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) November 28, 2021
#VirgilAbloh. 1980-2021. Rest in Power, King. You made an indelible mark on this world. pic.twitter.com/2ocvD2BBZ3
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) November 28, 2021
Thank you for inspiring us all Great Mind. Thank you for such an amazing and significant contribution to Culture and all walks of life. Sending everything Divine and Universal peaceful energy to your family loved ones. Rest well King @virgilabloh 👑👑👑🤲🏿🤲🏿🤲🏿 pic.twitter.com/o3iixXkxuv
— Busta Rhymes (@BustaRhymes) November 28, 2021
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Rest In heavenly Peace Virgil 💔 wow
— Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) November 28, 2021
Rest in Power @virgilabloh … gone too soon but your legacy lives on. Stretched culture & the changed the game. Thank you for all you did to support so many & how you pushed us to reimagine what’s possible 🤍
— Riz Ahmed (@rizwanahmed) November 28, 2021
Wow, sending lots of love and prayers up for Virgil..🥺✨
— PRELUDE (@LaurenJauregui) November 28, 2021
Thank you @virgilabloh for inspiring many generations to come by being a first. Your work has changed so many lives. We love you. Rest In Peace legendary king. pic.twitter.com/xP5nrHbAqF
— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) November 28, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with Virgil’s loved ones.
people die everyday… whatever
Here comes Justin Bieber singing “one less lonely n****”
Not like this…many people dead from v**** cause I died this year to..Colin Powell dmx. It is C*******
Crackney died of overdosing crack! 💅🏿
Your body is dead burnt crack ashes at this point
This site needs to really do something about the comment section.
ABSOLUTELY SICKENING
He wasn’t no Gianni Versace. But may he rest in piece