Virgil Abloh died at 41, He was battling heart angiosarcoma for 2 years, a rare cancer. Abloh’s death was announced in a post to his Instagram account.
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Virgil has been the Artistic Director of Men at Louis Vuitton since 2018.
Shortly after the news broke, people took to social media to share what Virgil Abloh meant to them.
Drake thanks him for everything. ‘My plan is to touch the sky 1000 more times for you…’ He writes ‘Love you eternally brother, thank you for everything‘
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Nas also expressed grief. He writes’ Rest In Power Virgil Abloh’
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Quavo spares no words to express his love and heartache for Virgil Abloh. He posted a photo on Instagram with caption ‘Keep Inspiring me to be more creative bro. You changed the culture of art in all forms! thank you! Continue to fly high Virg. Today we remember a true culture king.’
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R&B superstar Kelly Rowland also honored Abloh on Instagram, writing ‘Rest In Peace Great One! Such a Visionary. Sending my love and prayers to his family!’
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Mike Will Made It tweeted ‘ There’s no f****ng way ! Damn wtf !!!” Can’t believe I’m writing this bro… RIP my brother Virgil dog , wtf !’
