"A king is gone": the world of the world pays tribute to André Leon Talley, who died at 73

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first reported the news on Tuesday, January 18. And it was then via his official Instagram account that we learned the news. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of André Leon Talley on January 18, 2022 in New York.” The fashion journalist died at the age of 73 from an unknown illness according to

on Tuesday. The reactions from celebrities, stylists and creators were quick.

Starting with that of Andy Cohen, who learned the news live from his show “Watch What Happen Live”: “I am a little disturbed because during the break, we learned of the death of our friend André Leon Talley. .”

He added, moved, in front of his viewers: “We will miss him, and he was a great life force.

So I just want to say hello to André Leon Talley, may he rest in peace.”

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The Fédération de la haute couture et de la mode also saluted the memory of the former flagship figure of US

through the voice of its president, Ralph Toledano: "André Leon Talley was a monumental journalist who amazed you with his analysis of fashion and the whole history of fashion in general.”

The American designer Diane Von Furstenberg, very close to ALT, also showed her emotion by posting a souvenir snapshot of the writer on Instagram.

“No one saw the world more glamorously than you.

No one was taller and more sensitive than you.

The world will be less joyful now.”

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Marc Jacobs has published a vintage photo where he appears with the former creative director of the American edition of

: “I am in shock.

(...) You and your passions were larger than life.

I love you and I will miss you dear André.

Rest in peace."

Nathalie Rykiel as well as Derek Blasberg also reacted to the news.

American designer Christian Siriano, Daniel Martin, Meghan Markle's makeup artist, and even stylist Karla Welch hailed the personality: "A king has gone," wrote the latter on Instagram.

Edward Enninful, the current editor of the British edition of

also wanted to address a few words to the one he considered his mentor: “Without you, there would be no me.

Thank you for leading the way”.

Andre Léon Talley, writer, journalist, and first black director of American

has marked history and people's minds.

Only Anna Wintour was still silent on Wednesday morning.

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