
Patrick Demarchelier, the French photographer famed for his candid shots of Diana, Princess of Wales and his glossy, supermodel strewn covers of Vogue and Harper’s Baazar, died on Thursday aged 78.
The news was announced via his personal Instagram account, with a series of black and white portraits of himself, and the caption: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Demarchelier on March 31st 2022, at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife Mia, his three sons Gustaf, Arthur, Victor and three grandchildren.”