Maraming beses nang naging biktima ng death hoax si Giorgio Armani pero ngayong Huwebes, Setyembre 4, 2025, tuluyan nang namaalam ang sikat na Italian fashion designer.
Siya ay 91.
Kinumpirma ito ng kanyang fashion house sa pamamagitan ng opisyal na pahayag.
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Nakasaad dito: “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani.
“Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections, and the many ongoing and future projects.
“Over the years, Giorgio Armani has crafted a vision that expanded from fashion to every aspect of life, anticipating the times with extraordinary clarity and pragmatism.
“He has been driven by relentless curiosity and a deep attention to the present and to people. Along this journey, he established an open dialogue with the public, becoming a beloved and respected figure for his ability to connect with everyone. Always mindful of the needs of the community, he has been active on many fronts, especially in support of his beloved Milan.
“Giorgio Armani is a company with fifty years of history, built with emotion and patience. Giorgio Armani always made independence — of thought and action — his hallmark.
"The company is, now and always, a reflection of this spirit. His family and employees will carry the Group forward in respect and continuity of these values.
“The funeral chamber will be set up from Saturday, September 6th to Sunday, September 7th, and will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Milan, at Via Bergognone 59, inside the Armani/Teatro.
"In accordance with Mr. Armani’s explicit wishes, the funeral will be held privately.”
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Itinatag ni Armani ang fashion house nito noong 1975.
Noong 2001, kinilala siya bilang pinakamatagumpay na Italian fashion designer.
Tinatayang nagkakahalaga ng higit sa €11.5 bilyon ang halaga ng Armani empire na kanyang naiwan.
Kinabibilangan ito ng Armani Hotel sa Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; at fashion brands na Armani Exchange at Emporio Armani.
Malaki ang pagpapahalaga ni Armani sa kanyang pribadong pamumuhay pero sa isang panayam, inamin niya ang pagkakaroon ng relasyon sa mga kalalakihan at kababaihan.
Nagkaroon ng matagal na relasyon si Armani sa kanyang business partner at arkitekto na si Sergio Galeotti, na namatay noong 1985 dahil sa komplikasyon mula sa AIDS.
Sina Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, at Lady Gaga ang ilan sa mga sikat na personalidad na binihisan ni Armani.