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How iconic is this?

Thank you for everything and LOVE YOU, Boy George!!!

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Culture Club was our childhood!

Boy George is our now!

SUCH A GREAT show!!!

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Her eponymous fashion house revealed the heartbreaking news on social media, writing she passed away on Thursday “peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London.”

Related: Brazilian Soccer Legend Pelé Dies At 82 After Battle With Cancer

The statement continued:

“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.”

The message then included some words directly from Vivienne, saying:

“Vivienne considered herself a Taoist. She wrote, ‘Tao spiritual system. There was never more need for the Tao today. Tao gives you a feeling that you belong to the cosmos and gives purpose to your life; it gives you such a sense of identity and strength to know you’re living the life you can live and therefore ought to be living: make full use of your character and full use of your life on earth.’ The world needs people like Vivienne to make a change for the better.”

Her husband and creative partner, Andreas Kronthaler, also said in a statement to The Guardian:

“I will continue with Vivienne in my heart. We have been working until the end and she has given me plenty of things to get on with. Thank you darling.”

As you may know, Vivienne began her career in fashion back in the 1970s shortly after she met Malcolm McLaren — manager of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. The pair — who share son Joseph Corré — opened their famous Sex boutique in London, where they sold provocative outfits that challenged the era’s stuffy ideas of beauty. Her daring creations soon began to define the punk aesthetic at the time. And in the early 1980s, the creative partners began showing off their designs on the catwalk. She previously said of her work:

“It changed the way people looked. I was messianic about punk, seeing if one could put a spoke in the system in some way. I realized there was no subversion without ideas. It’s not enough to want to destroy everything.”

Over the years, many celebrities have rocked her designs, from Kim Kardashian to Princess Eugenie to Zendaya. She notably designed the wedding dress Sarah Jessica Parker wore in the 2008 Sex and the City movie. Beyond dressing high-profile figures, Vivienne also created pieces that brought awareness to a ton of important causes she cared most about — including climate change. She was even made a Dame in 2006 for her contributions to fashion.

Following the news of her death, tributes began to pour in from celebrities on social media, including model Bella Hadid, who expressed eloquently:

“Dearest Vivienne
Queen of punk
From the first day I met you to the last day I saw you, you made me smile , listen, learn and love more than the day before. I will forever be grateful to have been in your orbit , because to me and most , in fashion & in humanity, you, Vivienne, were the sun.

To the coolest, most fun, incredible , humble, creative , badass, intelligent, f**king EPIC human being that has walked this earth… my inspiration and idol in all things … rest in love and Rest In Peace… I will miss you

I’m sending my love to dear Andreas and the entire family… she was loved by so many…”

Dua Lipa wrote:

“An icon in fashion who will be sorely missed.”

Kim Cattrall then said along with a snapshot of Vivienne:

“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”

The fashion world truly lost a legend. You can see more of the reactions from celebs (below):

https://t.co/pLAvvpyMWr #VivienneWestwood RIP it will take me a bit to take this in…

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) December 29, 2022

you gave me the courage to express myself. you were the reason i left the house with the confidence to look the way i did. heartbroken. thankyou for everythin, viv. RIP ???????? pic.twitter.com/xy1tU40Gp8

— YUNGBLUD (@yungblud) December 29, 2022

Rest in peace, Vivienne. What a woman – so young at heart, motivated, beautiful and elegant. Our love and deepest condolences go out to Andreas, Ben, Joseph and families. Love, yoko pic.twitter.com/HkDQhyoTrG

— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) December 29, 2022

Deeply saddened by a true punk’s passing, Vivienne Westwood, what a hellraiser, what a talent. #VivienneWestwood #angelofdemocracy pic.twitter.com/MfFjwyApJO

— RoseMcGowan (@rosemcgowan) December 29, 2022

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! pic.twitter.com/O6RZqpEVLq

— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) December 29, 2022

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 ???? pic.twitter.com/OmRBxFNPnj

— MOD SUN (@MODSUN) December 29, 2022

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“I am so excited to join the cast of [RHOBH] as I am a huge fan of the show… I am looking forward to spending time with all the ladies… and hopefully meeting Boy George!!”

Charlie Sheen‘s ex is, of course, referencing current Housewife Dorit Kemsley‘s friendship with the Culture Club singer, who is also managed by Dorit’s husband Paul.
All of the season 8 cast members — including Lisa Rinna, Kyle Richards, Erika Girardi, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, and Lisa Vanderpump — are expected to return.
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I once met Delores O’Riordan when I was 15. She was kind and lovely, I got her autograph on my train ticket and it made my day. She had the most amazing voice and presence. So sorry to hear that she’s passed away today x
— James Corden (@JKCorden) January 15, 2018

Nooooo!! Have always adored her songs and voice https://t.co/asBAt1RJl1
— josh groban (@joshgroban) January 15, 2018

No 😰 #DoloresORiordan Rest In Peace. I will forever know how to flip from full to falsetto because of you. I will be blasting your voice in my car all day today #thecranberries #rip
— Julia Michaels (@imjmichaels) January 15, 2018

We are crushed to hear the news about the passing of Dolores O’Riordan. Our thoughts go out to her family at this terrible time. https://t.co/6p20QD2Ii5 pic.twitter.com/vXscj0VGHS
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) January 15, 2018

Dolores O’Riordan has left us. This is very sad news. Loved The Cranberries. R.I.P.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) January 15, 2018

So sad to hear of Dolores O’Riordan passing. I remember as a young girl, hearing The Cranberries for the first time and wanting to be just like her.
— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) January 15, 2018

My first time hearing Dolores O’Riordan’s voice was unforgettable. It threw into question what a voice could sound like in that context of Rock. I’d never heard somebody use their instrument in that way. Shocked and saddened to hear of her passing, thoughts are with her family.
— Hozier (@Hozier) January 15, 2018

RIP Dolores.
— Paul Arthurs. (@BoneheadsPage) January 15, 2018

Shocked and heartbroken over Dolores O’Riordan’s death. The Cranberries were pinnacle in showing me that it was possible to fully embrace masculine and feminine energy in one cohesive sound. She was a true pioneer 💔
— Foster The People (@fosterthepeople) January 15, 2018

RIP to Dolores O’Riordan. The Cranberries – Ode To My Family https://t.co/NWPiqSxH1S #YouDidNotFindMe
— jesse Williams. (@iJesseWilliams) January 15, 2018

Dolores O’Riordan’s voice helped me understand my place in the world. Blasting linger a little louder today pic.twitter.com/JvoqRT5imP
— Maggie Rogers (@maggierogers) January 15, 2018

Heavy heart at the loss of one of my favorite voices in music. @DolORiordan @The_Cranberries 💜 pic.twitter.com/Bnl366xx4x
— Kalie Shorr (@kalieshorr) January 15, 2018

As always, our thoughts are with Dolores’ family and fans during this incredibly heartbreaking time.
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Oh my god I just heard gun shots and ran with my dog. Downtown. Fuck.
— josh goblin 👹 (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017

I hope everyone’s ok. Was half a block from me, didn’t see it but heard 8-10 quick rounds fired off. Be safe with your kids out there.
— josh goblin 👹 (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017

I’m shaking. That’s the corner I was supposed to have my coffee but my dog pulled me into the park half a block away 10 min before shooting. https://t.co/AvQeRv7Jha
— josh goblin 👹 (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017

Once I got far enough away I took this video of the quick response from our amazing NYPD and NYFD pic.twitter.com/v0nwJiqmDw
— josh goblin 👹 (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017

Devastated for the victims and their families tonight & inspired by the spirit of this city. Sirens and trick or treaters everywhere. ├░┼╕ΓÇÖΓäó├░┼╕ΓÇö┬╜
— josh goblin 👹 (@joshgroban) October 31, 2017

See what other celebs had to say too:

New York City… my hometown… you├óΓé¼Γäóre in my thoughts and prayers. Barbra.
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) October 31, 2017

Thoughts and love with New York
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) October 31, 2017

New York. My heart is with you always and forever. Devastating news. My soul and heart is with the victims and there loved ones x horrific
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) October 31, 2017

God bless you New York. You are a strong, vibrant, multicultural city and nothing will ever bring you down! My heart is with you!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) October 31, 2017

London stands in grief and solidarity with the great city of New York tonight. pic.twitter.com/ojrxSDnZos
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) October 31, 2017

F*ck this truck-driving monster. Let him fade away. Don’t bother with his name, only the names of his victims. I love New York City.
— Ben Platt (@BenSPLATT) October 31, 2017

I convey my emotion and the solidarity of France for New York City and the US. Our fight for freedom unites us more than ever. #Manhattan
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 31, 2017

We’re monitoring the situation in New York City closely – my condolences to the families of all those affected by today’s attack.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 31, 2017

in NYC and it├óΓé¼Γäós so scary & sad to hear what happened – pray for new york
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) October 31, 2017

Glad New York Halloween parade is continuing. Go be fabulous, NYC.
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) October 31, 2017

My thoughts, condolences and prayers to the victims and families of the New York City terrorist attack. God and your country are with you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2017

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Sam Smith

“Looking back on it, it was the fear of saying the wrong thing and offending. And I was 19 when I started writing the first album. I’d just moved to London from a village├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥I was literally the only gay in the village. I didn’t know what I wanted to say.”

Now, it sounds like Sam has become more comfortable with his identity.
When asked if he feels like a cisgender male, he replied:

“No. I mean, I’ve got these tattoos on my fingers. I don’t know what the title would be, but I feel just as much woman as I am man.”

The tattoos the Brit is referring to are of the male and female gender symbols.
Smith also talked about his love for dressing up in drag, saying he checks out Australia’s House Of Priscilla when he can:

“Oh my god, I just buy everything ├óΓé¼ΓÇ£ heels, dresses. We have a great time.”

He continued about his gender-fluid identity:

“I love a heel. I’ve got loads of heels at home… People don’t know this, but when I was 17, I remember becoming obsessed with Boy George and Marilyn. There was one moment in my life when I didn’t own a piece of male clothing, really. I would wear full make up every day at school ├óΓé¼ΓÇ£ eyelashes, leggings with Dr Martens and huge fur coats, for two and a half years.”

The star added he was bullied for it in school:

“I got teased a lot for it. But there were also people respecting me for walking around like that in my school.”

We love that he owned it!!
Also in his candid interview, the Oscar winner talked about how his new music is showing how much he’s grown:

“I think they show my growth, my confidence. I feel like they show me. They show the gay guy I’ve become.”

Beautiful!
While he remained relatively out of the spotlight before releasing his new tracks, Sam explained he was “going out too much” the last year:

“Last year…I’d say the entire year, I went out too much, I started drinking way too much and I started smoking cigarettes, stupidly. And I lost a little bit of control towards the end. I haven’t drunk now in 2.5 months. I will drink again├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥it wasn’t ‘A Drinking Problem.'”

Although, he’s definitely aware of his “addictive personality.”
There’s just so much to learn about him!
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