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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
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Olimpia Zagnat

Fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood dies 'peacefully' aged 81

Fashion legend Vivienne Westwood has died at the age of 81. In a statement on Twitter, her fashion house said she died "peacefully and surrounded" by her family in Clapham, South London.

The tribute, which was posted on Thursday evening, December 29, read: “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 world needs people like Vivienne to make a change for the better,” the post concluded.

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