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Corey Chichizola

Florence Pugh, Gwyneth Paltrow And So Many Other Red Carpet Fashionistas Paid Tribute To Valentino After His Death: ‘There’s A Reason Why The Greats Are Great’

Valentino photographed in Paris in 2019.

Every year comes with a number of celebrity deaths, and 2026 has started off with a bang as fashion icon Valentino Garavani passing away at the age of 93. He was reportedly surrounded by loved ones at his home in Rome, and passed away from natural causes. And as a result of his impact, a ton of celebrity tributes have started rolling out online, many of which praise both his talent and the strength of his character.

One of the A-list celebrities to pen a tribute was none other than Oscar-nominated actress Florence Pugh, who went viral for wearing a sheer Valentino dress that began the "free the nipple" movement. This even led her to becoming the face of the brand. Pugh took to Instagram story to write the following message:

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