Giorgio Armani dead: Morgan Freeman and Victoria Beckham lead tributes to fashion icon

Numerous celebrities have paid tribute to the fashion icon after his passing, with the fashion industry left in mourning as a result.

Giorgio Armani has died(Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved)

Tributes have been pouring in from the likes of Morgan Freeman, Victoria Beckham and Ralph Lauren for the late Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who has sadly died at the age of 91. The fashion house announced on Thursday that Armani died “surrounded by his loved ones”.

Hollywood stars like Russell Crowe, Cindy Crawford, and Rafael Nadal, who became one of the most influential and well-known designers of the late 20th century, have paid their respects to Armani.

The fashion house issued a statement stating: “With unending sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its founder, founder, and unwavering driving force: Giorgio Armani.

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Morgan Freeman praised the fashion icon.

Il Signor Armani, as his coworkers and friends always referred to him as, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He dedicated himself to the company, the collections, and the numerous ongoing and pending projects up until his final days, enduring his incomparable dedication to the end.

Hollywood legend Freeman remarked, “I have had the honor of wearing Armani on screen and off, in quiet moments, and on the grandest stages. We are remembering a man who left a lasting legacy of grace and timeless style and had a genius that touched many lives.

Fashion mogul Lauren posted on Instagram: “I have always had the deepest respect and admiration for Giorgio Armani, not only as a designer who never strayed from his vision but as a man who loved his family and friends and his homeland in such a special way.

“Though he was an icon of the world of fashion, he lived with great humility and a love of living that inspired the way he worked and the way he lived. He created a world reflecting all the things he loved with a foreverness that will be his legacy. “.

Beckham, a former Spice Girl, described the designer as a “visionary” in a story on Instagram. She remarked, “Giorgio Armani, a visionary designer whose legacy will endure forever, is a true legend in the fashion industry.” I consider it a honor to have referred to him as a friend.

Beckham appeared in numerous Armani adverts including an underwear campaign alongside her husband, Sir David Beckham, in 2009. Italian fashion mogul Donatella Versace also offered her condolences on Instagram, posting a picture of Armani with the words: “The world lost a giant today. He made history and will be remembered forever.”

Michelle Pfeiffer, an actress, revealed in an Instagram tribute that she was “heartbroken” while American supermodel Crawford praised the designer as a “master of his craft.”

Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham shared a message of condolence(Image: Getty)

Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, Diane Kruger, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are just a few Hollywood stars who have also paid tribute to Armani. A picture of them together captioned “A true friend,” as Julia Roberts wrote in a heartfelt tribute to the designer on social media. A Legend .

At the 1990 Golden Globes, Roberts made headlines by rocking Armani men’swear. Gladiator star Russell Crowe recalled his first encounter with an Armani suit and expressed his sincere admiration for the designer.

He stated, “Mr. Armani has contributed significantly to popular culture, design, and fashion. His enthusiasm, vision, and finesse have earned him recognition all over the world. I adored him. He was so generous. There are so many significant events in my life, including my wedding and Wimbledon.

Plans were in place for Milan at the end of this month, and I’ve been anticipating seeing him. What a life, from the beginning to the end, he had. Grazie Giorgio, always, in my opinion, “…

Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, paid her respects and hailed the designer as a “icon” and “the best of Italy.” Armani’s distinguished career spanned nearly six decades, with his brand becoming a household name after redefining power dressing in 1980 with Richard Gere’s American Gigolo.

We have always felt like family members in this company, according to his family and employees, according to a statement from the company. We are deeply moved by the one who founded and cared for this family with passion, dedication, and vision today.

Armani continued to work until his passing, directing a couture show in Paris, ” Noir Seduisant “, in a city far away from Milan, due to a brief illness.

The designer never lost a single controversy throughout his career, making headlines in 2015 for remarks made about gay men’s clothing. In 2009, his business settled with Italian tax authorities over offshore subsidiaries despite being cleared of any wrongdoing and facing charges.

For his contributions to the fashion industry, Armani received the French Legion of Honor and the Italian Order of Merit for Labor.

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Armani’s funeral will be held privately in accordance with his own wishes. On September 6 and 7, the funeral home will be located inside the Armani/Teatro in Milan, between 9am and 6pm, at Via Bergognone 59.

Jessie J health update as she prepares to return to work after cancer diagnosis

As her friend Scott Mills reveals how she is faring in front of her BBC Radio 2 in the Park show, pop star Jessie J is gearing up to take to the stage following her breast cancer treatment.

Jessie J is set to return to the stage this weekend(Image: Jessie J /Instagram)

Scott Mills has shared an update on his pal Jessie J after she confirmed she needed more surgery after her cancer diagnosis. The pop star revealed she had been diagnosed with early breast cancer earlier this year and underwent surgery after discovering a 4 to 5cm lump.

She decided to press pause on her career as she took time out to focus on her health. Jessie sadly said the cruel disease had “robbed her of memories” with her young son.

Instead of receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the Pricetag hitmaker underwent a mastectomy as part of her treatment. Just one day after her birthday, Jessica’s biopsy revealed high-grade cancer cells in her body.

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Jessie has been recovering from surgery after sharing her breast cancer diagnosis(Image: Instagram/jessiej)

Sadly, Jessie was recently rushed back to hospital with an infection and fluid on her lungs. However, she is determined to get back to the career she loves as she joins BBC Radio 2 in the Park this weekend.

Scott, a radio host, provided an update on how she is doing ahead of her eagerly awaited return to the stage. She is okay and feeling incredibly upbeat, he told The Sun.

She simply needs to concentrate on her health before getting ready for the tour. It’s a welcome return. That is something I’m missing without a doubt. Jessica had planned to go on an October tour, but because she needs more surgery, her dates have been postponed.

Jessie stated last month that, regrettably, I need a second operation, which should be completed by the end of this year. This is at the very end of the tour I had planned. I’m so sorry, I’m angry and depressed, but I need to be better and more whole.

Instead, she’ll be performing in April 2026. Jessica has been open about her diagnosis of breast cancer, regularly sharing updates with her fans and speaking out about the impact it has had on both her and her family.

The hitmaker said, “Yesterday I sobbed,” during a guest appearance on Jamie Laing’s podcast Great Company. I miss my son and I feel like I can’t be his mother.

“I feel as though my boy’s cancer has vanished from my mind. I once pondered, “This is going to go left and I’m going to die.”

She recalled the news being delivered by doctors as she said, “I just burst into tears. I wasn’t too concerned because the doctors had already determined that it was probably just a cyst.

She said, “I didn’t think I processed things properly because I was so busy with work after the diagnosis.” Just before her surgery, Jessie performed at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball, and she acknowledged that it helped her stay there.

When I was put to sleep, Jessie said, “That energy and euphoria… I replayed that moment in my head.” “I wish everyone who has ever had a terrifying diagnosis could go through this.” The entire crowd erupted, “like a giant hug,” it said.

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Love Island star’s surprise collaboration with Rihanna after impressing Fenty boss

A former Love Island contestant was invited to a massive display for Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty brand in London, and the former Love Island contestant said she was thrilled.

Savage x Fenty, a brand Rihanna’s, visited London.

A Love Island star has been hired by Rihanna for a huge role for her Savage x Fenty brand. The islander met with the pop superstar last year and has now linked up professionally.

Ella Thomas, a season 10 contestant from the popular ITV2 dating show, was given the task of posing and hosting the Fenty Beauty Cafe in Covent Garden on Thursday. And it started after Ella won the fashion giant’s show.

A spokesperson said: “Ella met Rihanna last year and really impressed her and her team. She was hand picked to host the Fenty Beauty Cafe in Covent Garden today.”

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Ella took to Instagram to share her experience(Image: ellathomas_/instagram)
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She was clearly enjoying the moment(Image: ellathomas_/instagram)

Speaking to the Sun, the source went on: “She’s really starting to make a name of herself in the presenting world and it’s obviously a really big deal to work with such a well known beauty brand.”

And Ella was keen to share her breakthrough on social media. Taking to Instagram, the reality TV star shared a number of snaps from the occasion.

You’re looking at your @fentybeauty host, she captioned the upload. from the moment I first meet with them, I adore the brand. Make sure you stop by the Fenty beauty cafe pop-up, I’m so grateful!

Her friends and followers erupted in joy over the comments and photos. Uche Natori, a content creator, was one of those who gushed and responded, simply stated: “Amazing! “!

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Ella posed with an umbrella(Image: ellathomas_/instagram)

Uma Jammeh, a fellow Love Islander, also uttered the words “YESSSS QUEEN” along with a number of red love heart emojis. Additionally, Mariam Musa, the star of Survival of the Fittest, created the emoji “Yaaaassss” with love heart eyes.

The reality TV star was seen in Ella’s first video wearing a Fenty plaid two-piece shirt and skirt. She paired brown boots with gold hoops and a watch to complete the look.

She positioned herself next to the Fenty Beauty photo booth. In addition to the van, one snap also showed her standing under an umbrella in the background.

While Rihanna’s fashion brand continues to grow, fans were left gutted recently after expecting she was about to release new music. Last month, the pregnant star marked a major milestone in her career by celebrating 20 years since the release of her debut album Music Of The Sun.

After reading her lengthy post about transitioning from a simple life in Barbados to international stardom, some of her followers were left frustrated. Some people had anticipated a new release release, but it never happened.

Instead, the 37-year-old beauty mogul simply thanked supporters for supporting her since 2005 when she left Barbados to pursue her singing career.

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Lucy Mecklenburgh’s hilarious response to rumours of an affair with Ryan Thomas’ brother

As she made the decision to respond directly to the affair rumors, TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh found herself at the center of it with her brother Scott, fiance of Ryan Thomas.

Lucy Mecklenburgh has directly addressed rumours she is having an ‘affair’ with her fiancé Ryan Thomas ‘ famous brother. The former TOWIE star, 34, faced the claims head on after rumours swirled she was getting close to Scott Thomas.

It came after Scott revealed how the pair are “so alike” and that they often chat to each other on the phone. Just a month before, Ryan and Lucy revealed they are now sleeping in separate bedrooms.

However, the couple and Scott have shut down the speculation and even decided to add a touch of their classic humour. The trio came together for a sketch where Lucy could be seen giving Scott a hug in the hallway of her home.

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Scott and Lucy shared a hug in the clip(Image: Instagram)
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Adam appeared as the coat that was hanging on the door(Image: Instagram)

As Lucy inquired about Scott’s fitness status, a large, black coat was visible hanging from a door behind them. The Love Islander claimed to work out “a few times per week.”

However, former Coronation Street star Ryan suddenly appeared as his legs dropped down out of the coat. He gave Scott a telling stare, who quipped: “I’ll be going then.”

When your brother starts to become suspicious of all the rumors, they captioned the cheeky video. On their podcast, At Home With The Thomas Brothers, Scott and Adam also addressed the allegations.

I would have assumed that the fact that we had such open communication with one another was a clear indication that it wasn’t anything unkind. In a joking response, Ryan said, “I was a little uneasy with it.”

He then stated, “I actually don’t care and don’t see any of this; I love how close we are as a family, but get a bird mate”! Even Scott revealed that Caroline Daly, his biological mother, had eyes on him at one point.

Just last month, Lucy candidly opened up on changes in her relationship with Ryan as she revealed they are sleeping separately after eight years together. “Basically we sleep in separate bedrooms because Ryan is a nightmare sleeper,” she revealed.

“Ryan snores, he sleeps, and whacks me while he sleeps.” She continued, “It’s just to get a good night’s sleep.” And all of a sudden, that has become normal.”

Lucy, who has two children with Ryan, Lilah, three, and Roman, five, said she frequently cuddles up with their son to get a good night’s sleep. However, couples’ advocate Caron Barruw claimed Lucy and Ryan’s relationship might be harmed by this behavior.

After 28 years of working with couples, I’ve come to the conclusion that sleeping together frequently causes a division. She warned that it should be done with a lot of caution because it has never seen a relationship strengthened.

“Be careful about this because it literally sets the tone for two different lives,” I always advise clients. However, a source told the Mirror last month that Lucy and Ryan aren’t concerned about what other people think of their nighttime ritual.

According to the source, “They do what works for them … they don’t really care what anyone else thinks.” “She needs her sleep because she does a lot of the work with the kids at home. She is aware of the potential for a bad day if she doesn’t sleep well.

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They know a number of other couples who do the same, and they don’t believe there is anything wrong with it. They are completely inseparable from one another and are in love. They still spend time with one another. They simply don’t want to end up in a ruined sleep!

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Katie Price’s cancer fears as she finds worrying symptoms 23 years after first diagnosis

Katie Price, a reality TV star, described a pain she has experienced in her finger 23 years after being diagnosed with cancer. She explained that she worries about her health.

Katie Price opened up on her health worries(Image: We Need To Talk/YouTube)

Katie Price has revealed her cancer fears over two decades after she first battled the disease. The 47-year-old former glamour model told her followers she is undergoing medical tests after she felt recurring pain in the same finger that she previously had cancer.

She was diagnosed with cancer 23 years ago, and now worries about it once more after discovering the signs. Katie explained that she is currently undergoing blood tests after discovering she had a low blood platelet count in a podcast conversation with her sister Sophie.

She is said to have lost weight as a result of this. Before tests revealed the problem, she described how she initially believed she had low iron.

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Katie Price has undergone tests(Image: Getty Images)

She told her sister, “I’m tired, no energy.” According to the doctors, “it may affect that and you may need to receive a blood transfusion to restore the platelets.” Therefore, I need to go back and have my bloodwork done again.

And in 2002, she revealed her previous encounters with the disease. She was expecting Harvey, her 23-year-old son, at the time.

At the time Katie developed a rare form of soft tissue cancer on her finger. She went on to her tell Sophie: “Another thing that’s really weird, you know when I had cancer years ago.

For those who weren’t aware, I developed leiomyosarcoma while I was pregnant with Harvey. I had my finger cut out twice, and there is a scar there, like a hole there. Do you notice the dent? Never hurt, either.

She continued, “But a lump started to appear and I thought I had ridden and had a finger done.” Anyway, to make matters short, I had to undergo MRI scans and other procedures for six years until I was clear. I was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma.

She claims to have seen a similar circumstance on her finger right now. She discovered the problem about three weeks ago, and she was unsure whether she had caused it.

“And the pain is still present.” So I’m going to have that examined and examined so I can’t have that happen again.

Katie, who is currently experiencing a positive wave, hopes she doesn’t get bad news. This might lead to bad outcomes for me, as well as bad news.

“Usually in my life, something good happens and then something bad happens,” because all of this is happening. Let’s hope it’s not bad.

She is also currently ready to release a new tune after a surprise that her 2017 track topped the iTunes charts this week. She has joined up with a former X Factor contestant and has been in the studio to produce the tune.

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Katie Price breaks silence on latest Pride cancellation as she faces scathing backlash

Katie Price, a former glamour model, has canceled her appearances at Glasgow Pride and Barnsley Pride, leaving her for Milton Keynes Pride.

Katie Price has faced backlash from organisers after she pulled out of the event(Image: Getty Images for White Fox Boutique)

Katie Price has responded after she was slammed for a last-minute cancellation at another Pride event. The former glamour model, 47, was booked to perform at a fundraising afterparty for Milton Keynes Pride Festival.

However, she has been slammed over her “lack of accountability and professionalism” in a scathing statement on social media. Katie was publicly scolded by MK Pride as they confirmed the event will still go ahead despite the mum-of-five no longer making an appearance.

They claimed that the Milton Keynes Pride Festival is a “not-for-profit organization.” Katie Price was hired as the headliner for the official afterparty, which was organized and promoted as a fundraiser.

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Katie was due to perform at Milton Keynes Pride(Image: Getty Images)
Katie Price and Kerry Katona
She also pulled out of Barnsley Pride with pal Kerry Katona(Image: PA)

Her management has confirmed that she will not be honoring her booking despite repeated attempts to contact her to fulfill this agreement. We have no control over this decision because it was made on a short notice.

We are committed to transparency as a Pride organization. In order to put this in context, Ms. Price’s approach to her professional commitments has already been covered extensively in media reports.

It is regrettable that no one has reciprocated the support that our community has always given her. We feel sorry for the community’s disappointment when she chooses not to fulfill her obligations to a charitable Pride event.

In response to their social media post, Katie’s representative told the Mirror : “Katie is disappointed not to be appearing at the Milton Keynes Pride afterparty due to unforeseen filming commitments.

She respects LGBTQ+ communities and events greatly and wishes Milton Keynes Pride a happy celebration.

MK Pride claimed to be looking for a Katie replacement. The statement continued, “We are currently looking for a replacement for Katie Price,” adding that “the afterparty will still go as planned at Pink Punters.”

Please allow us to finish this in a few hours, and we’ll make an announcement right away. They explained that attendees can return their tickets even though the Pride event is free to attend.

They came to the conclusion that Milton Keynes Pride is fully committed to providing an inclusive, safe, and unforgettable celebration for our community despite the fact that this circumstance is entirely outside our control.

In July, Katie pulled out of Glasgow Pride due to “another urgent obligation.” She was set to appear alongside headliners Miriana Conte, Subwoolfer, Kelly Llorenna and Karen Dunbar at the bash.

For an undisclosed reason, she, however, chose not to travel to Scotland. Sadly, Katie Price is unable to attend Glasgow’s Pride 2025 due to another pressing obligation, according to organizers at the time.

Fans expressed their shock in the comments section of the post because they were not impressed. One person remarked, “Oh, I’m not going right now, Katie price isn’t there,” while another questioned, “Is Katie price not going any more?” “?

A third attendee criticized the justification when she posted, “Urgent obligation, what a load of bs,” and another user on social media quipped, “WHERE IS MS PRICE GONE”?

The move came just weeks after Katie and her close friend and former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona pulled out of another event when they were due to headline Barnsley Pride. “We sincerely apologise to all our visitors who are looking forward to joining us for our Barnsley Pride 2025 events,” a statement said at the time.

“Unfortunately, Katie Price will no longer be appearing on our Funny Gals Main Stage/After Dark Official Pride Afterparty due to unforeseen circumstances.” We want to make it clear that this is beyond our control and that we are genuinely disappointed because we were so excited to have her on our line-up of incredible acts.

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