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'A legacy of creativity’: Vivienne Westwood remembered by Jamie Lee Curtis, Victoria Beckham and Billy Idol

The heartbreaking news was posted on Vivienne Westwood's Instagram which is a house to 3 million followers

LONDON, UK: Dame Vivienne Westwood died on Thursday, December 29, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Westwood's career took off in the 1960s and she was primarily known for her off-beat designs, T-shirts with slogans, and wicked attitude toward the establishment. She was also active in spreading awareness about social issues like pollution and climate change. The celebrated fashion designer was remembered by many from the industry like Jamie Lee Curtis, Victoria Beckham, singer Billy Idol, and more.

The heartbreaking news was posted on the 81-year-old fashion designer's Instagram which has 3 million followers. It read, "Vivienne Westwood died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London. The world needs people like Vivienne to make a change for the better. Vivienne continued to do the things she loved, up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better. She led an amazing life. Her innovation and impact over the last 60 years has been immense and will continue into the future." Victoria Beckham also remembered Westwood in an Instagram story that read, "I’m so sad to learn of the passing of legendary designer and activist Dame Vivienne Westwood. My thoughts are with her family at this incredibly sad time VB."

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Tributes pour in for Vivienne Westwood

American singer Mod Sun tweeted, "I love you Vivienne Westwood, you changed my life so many times. What you did for fashion + music will never be forgotten. Your efforts with activism to save this planet were so selfless + pure. We were so lucky to have you, long love the queen of punk. RIP." Jamie Lee Curtis posted, "Westwood has died. She was a brilliant creator, bold, brash, unique. She influenced SO MANY and gave them the permission to be themselves and beyond themselves. My longtime hairdresser and friend @seanjameshair has been a devotee and brand ambassador forever. She is tattooed all over him and was his muse. What a legacy of creativity she will always be." Billy Idol said, "RIP it will take me a bit to take this in…" 

Eric Alper wrote, "The iconic Vivienne Westwood has died at 81. She merged clothing and music to shape the 1970s UK punk scene and used fashion to promote the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, climate change and civil rights groups to better the world. There will never be another one like her." Singer Boy George wrote, "R.I.P to the great and inspiring Vivienne Westwood who lead us through punk and beyond. Laughed at by the fashion industry but without question she is the undisputed Queen of British fashion. I love you! Oh bondage up yours!" Kim Cattrall posted, "A true genius who never lost her northern grit. Short story - An LA stylist had sent me 3 dresses from various designers for the London/Berlin/NY premiers of a film. The clothes arrived at my London hotel unclean, were unflattering and in need of alteration. I was crest fallen until a mutual friend took me immediately to see @viviennewestwood atelier and Vivienne made me a new dress in 3 days and 2 others beside for each of the upcoming openings. I’ve never forgotten her generosity and kindness in making that happen and saving the day. RIP Vivienne. You are a legend. Kx"

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