Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85, a source close to the fashion house has confirmed.
The iconic fashion designer, who was the creative director at Chanel, is reported to have died after an illness that lasted weeks.
According to Paris Match, the designer was hospitalised on Monday night.
Lagerfeld had been with Chanel since 1983.
Lagerfeld's death comes after he missed two Chanel haute couture shows in Paris, fuelling speculation about his health.
At the time, the fashion house said Lagerfeld was tired.
A statement after Lagerfeld missed his second show read: "Mr Lagerfeld, artistic director of Chanel, who was feeling tired, asked Virginie Viard, director of the creative studio of the house, to represent him".
It was the first time Lagerfeld had missed giving the bow at the end of a Chanel show during his time with the fashion house.
The cause of his death is yet to be released.
More to follow.
Reuters
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