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Siobhan Macdonald

'True punk' Vivienne Westwood hailed as 'icon' in tributes after death aged 81

Dame Vivienne Westwood has been remembered as an "icon" for thrusting modern punk and new wave fashion in decades of work after her death at the age of 81.

The fashion designer passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 29, 2022. She rose to fame in the 1970s with her controversial styles and went on to dress some of the biggest names in fashion.

A statement released on her official social media page shared the news of her death: "29th December 2022. Vivienne Westwood died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London."

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