TMZ reported that the Project Runway alum passed away after suffering a heart attack. March designed Meryl Streep's 2010 Oscar dress and also iconic pieces for Beyonc, Lady Gaga and Madonna. Creativity was always the most important thing, and it showed up in everything we did. Kwouk also appeared in the Bond films "Goldfinger" and "You Only Live Twice", Joe Fleishaker, low-budget film actor, died on May 25 at age 62. Celine Dions husband and former manager, Ren Anglil, died on Jan. 14 following a battle with cancer. Chrystacolla Scales (@Surraugeny7) October 20, 2017, Wait, @TimGunn didnt use his save and then Michael died??? She made it to the finals, showing her own collection at New York Fashion Week, ultimately winning third place that season. Chris March, a costume designer who appeared on "Project Runway" -- and dressed huge stars like Beyonce and Meryl Streep-- is dead .TMZ has confirmed. He had been open about his battle with irritable bowel syndrome and extreme weight loss in recent months, leaving many to wonder if the disease may have played a role in his death. Actor Michu Meszaros died June 13 at age 76. The rumors were quickly put to rest on Twitter and fans took time to scold, saying, You dont send a contestant named Michael home and then have an in memory of with a similarly spelled name #HeartAttack., Check out: A cheating scandal sends a designer home early on, , or leave your comments below. Tom Whedon was a writer on several classic TV shows, including a stint as showrunner for the children's series "The Electric Company. Kevin Ferguson, known better as MMA star Kimbo Slice, died June 6 at age 42. However, Kosuke continued to thrive in New York as a designer and sold his quirky line of accessories online, and in 2018 he proudly announced the launch of his first pop-up store on Tompkins Avenue. The designer suffered paralysis in his legs, hand and arms. March also admitted to his fans that he'd been having suicidal thoughts due to his medical condition. However, his fashion career did not end there. Discovery Company. Project Runway star Chris March has passed away, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: Designer Chris March poses backstage at the "Project Runway" Season 4 Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 at The Tent at Bryant Park on February 8, 2008 in New York City. Schwarzenegger and DeVito reunite for White House dinner, Jack Nicholson makes rare public appearance and more celebrity news you missed this weekend, Viewers veto judges' votes on dj vu-inducing top 12 'American Idol' episode, Ashley Judd reflects on mom Naomi's 'irreplaceable loss' a year after the country star's death. Her daughter admires her mother for her ambition to take on any type of creative project. Fashion designer Chris March, a "Project Runway" alum who went on to dress the likes of Beyonc, Meryl Streep and Madonna, has died. Andy Cohen paid tribute to Pepper on Twitter Friday, November 17. Sager received the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at this year's ESPYs in honor of his long struggle with leukemia. Glenn Frey, the singer, guitarist and founding member of The Eagles, died on January 18 at 67. A New York Times article that celebrates the show before it closed describes the show as a "pun-and-sight-gag-filled show has a feather-thin plot Snow White, looking for love, wanders the world encountering famous people who sing pop song parodies, often about politics and celebrity." No cause of death was given. Bravo confirmed March's death to USA TODAY onFriday,calling the costume designer a fan favorite among viewers and the fashion community. The show was a perfect match for March's wild imagination. He was 39. He won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for "Cool Hand Luke" and also co-starred in "The Dirty Dozen," "Airport" and "The Naked Gun" films. According to Ortizs IMDb profile, he took part in 53 episodes of the series, ranging from 2006 to 2010. In 2001, he won a Drama Desk Award for his Shirley Temple costume in the drag show, "Christmas With the Crawfords." In 2020, a friend of the 38-year-old posted on Kosuke's Instagram to announce that the designer had died after "fighting" viral encephalopathy for about six months. This is how Im going to remember Chris March, dressed as Lisa Vanderpump as I wear a Giggy costume he made for one of our first Halloween specials, Cohen, 51, wrote. Police were investigating the deaths. Before her fashion design career took off, Wendy Pepper was Anne Eustis Pepper. The Project Runway alum was easily one of the coolest designers to ever walk its catwalk, & designed looks for Madonna, Prince, Gaga, & so many others. Also Read: Elie Wiesel, Holocaust Survivor and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 87. According to Middleburg Life, Pepper also had a collection of brightly colored children's riding clothes that were sold online and at a local store, Highcliffe Clothiers. Miss Cleo became famous for her TV infomercials in the 90s, though she also was hit with a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission over deceptive advertising charges. The "Project Runway" first season contestant "died peacefully" Nov. 12 while "surrounded by her loving family," according to her obituary.The news comes just one month after the death of fellow . Gutowski produced four films by Roman Polanski, including "The Pianist." As known for serving dramatic looks on the runway as she was for stirring up drama in the workroom, Season 1 alum Wendy Pepper was one of Project Runway's first major personalities - a designer who truly kept things interesting. March had always had a flair for theatrics, but while he loved the stage,he loved fashion even more. Her interest in design was sparked by a trip to Nepal, where she became inspired by local customs and textiles. Project Runway is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on December 1, 2004. Michelle McNamara, crime writer wife of Patton Oswalt, died on April 22 at age 46. I am trying to get my tracheotomy removed, and I try my best to effect positive change in this facility for myself and all the residents here., He added, I try to add humor, glamour, and a little glitter to my world.. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. During her "Project Runway" run, Pepper scored a couple of memorable wins, including a structured mini-dress which Nancy O'Dell wore for the 2005 Grammy Awards, and a short-caped navy silk dress which was sold by Banana Republic. Whats up with putting his name and dates up there? And, Wait, Tim Gunn didnt use his save and then Michael died??? Though a Parkinson's diagnosis ended his touring career in 1994, he remained an active part of the music industry until his death. Get a VIP pass to never-before-seen content, exclusive sweepstakes, and much more! Hailed for his sexy and flattering womens wear, he was also featured on Project Runway: All-Star Challenge in 2009 and was a contestant on the third season of Project Runway All Stars in 2013. The designer made her mark on the first season of the reality TV series. Its a loss of a great talent and we wish his family peace and solace during this difficult time.. George Gaynes, star of the "Police Academy" films, died on February 15 at 98. Its lead actor, Christopher Lee, called it the the best film he ever worked on. We'll miss her spunky, adventurous spirit, her tenacious ambition, and of course, her sense of style. This subreddit is in no way associated with Bravo, it's run by fans for fans. Iconic singer-songwriter and style icon David Bowie died on Jan. 10, two days after the release of his 25th album "Blackstar." In the hospital, all sorts of medical problems happened: My blood sugar was over 500. Chris March, one of the beloved fashion and costume designers on "Project Runway," has passed away. Kosuke told the other designers, "I thought about it for three days, and I think I should go" (via "Today"). When he got to the hospital he was put in a medically induced coma, in which he remained for two months before waking up to find that he was paralyzed in both legs from the knees down, as well as his right hand and arm. Knight died outside Atlanta surrounded by . George Martin, the producer for the Beatles, died on March 8 at age 90. Project Runway airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Lifetime. Schallert took on over 400 roles in a career that continued until 2014. He was 29. Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as U.S. Attorney General, died on Nov. 7 from complications due to Parkinson's. She was a chef, a writer, and a life-long entrepreneur. She was 78 years old. Prior to joining PEOPLE, Joelle was employed at The Hollywood Reporter, where she was co-nominated at the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Magazine Article for feature cover story. In 2009, Chris March was a contestant on a "Project Runway" special, "Project Runway: All-Star Challenge" where he came in third. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Project Runway winner Jeffrey Sebelia created four worldwide fashion brands (so far) Charley Gallay, Kevin Parry/Getty Images If you watched the third season of Project Runway, you probably remember that edgy designer Jeffrey Sebelia had quite the villain story, including being accused of cheating. Chris March Reveals He Considered Suicide Many Times as He Recovers from Debilitating Accident, Kansas State's Keyontae Johnson on to the Elite Eight 2 Years After Collapsing on Court, All the Ups and Downs of '1000-Lb. Pepper was unliked by many of the contestants and struggled to connect with the younger designers. Safer won a dozen Emmys during his 46-year career on CBS News' marquee program. A representative for Lifetime, which currently airs the series, confirmed Peppers death in a statement to HuffPost. Wendy Pepper, who was a finalist in Season 1 of Project Runway, died last week. It's a sad day for Project Runway fans! Fisher rose to stardom as the Alderaan princess turned rebellion leader who fought alongside Luke Skywalker and Han Solo in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. This is how Im going to remember Chris March, dressed as Lisa Vanderpump as I wear a Giggy costume he made for one of our first Halloween specials, Cohen, 51, wrote. It was an honor to share a very special experience with you. Peter Shaffer, Oscar-winning screenwriter, died on June 6 at age 90. He was a straight out sweetheart #RIP. This is how we choose to remember his legacy.. Pepper's love of cooking and baking led her to launch a business selling artisanal cookies and soups at farmer's markets. As most "Project Runway" fans can cop to, however, though we all have our favorite contestants, it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with their lives and careers following their "Project Runway" time. Celebrity fashion and costume designer and Project Runway season 4 star Chris March has died at age 56, according to TMZ. The Daily Dish is your source for all things Bravo, from behind-the-scenes scoop to breaking news, exclusive interviews, photos, original videos, and, oh, so much more. Carrie Fisher, a.k.a. The GoFundMeraised $59,954, more than halfway to March's goal of raising $100,000. Knight, 39, died Tuesday outside Atlanta, said Madison, a photographer and founder/creative director of Obvious magazine. CNNs Tina Burnside contributed to this report. We will miss his vivacious personality and unique designs as his legacy lives on in his fashion. When he lived in San Francisco, he designed costumes for a long-running musical revenue, "Beach Blanket Babylon." Subscribe to The Daily Dish podcast, join our Facebook group, and follow us on Instagramfor the latest news hot off the presses. Sources close to Chris' family tell TMZ . Theactress-turned-first ladystarred in films such as Night Into Morning (1951) and Hellcats of the Navy (1957), in which she appeared with her husband, eventual President Ronald Reagan, and led the Just Say No anti-drug campaign of the 1980s. John Berry, founding member of the Beastie Boys, died on May 20 at age 52. It's important to create one's own sense and hold on to it." Designer Christian Siriano who won season four and collaborated with March on one of the show's best-loved designs addressed a tribute on Twitter to the former contestant, "Chris, you brought so much beauty into this world and will truly be missed," he wrote, "It was an honor to share a very special experience with you.". Chanel Ayan Takes PEOPLE Inside the First 'Real Housewives of Dubai' Reunion: See All the BTS Glam! Knight, 39, died Tuesday outside Atlanta, said. RIP. My organs started failing, my right lung collapsed, and they had to give me a tracheotomy and put me on a ventilator, he added. He said earlier this year: "In the face of all my setbacks, I try to remain positive the leg braces are an exciting new tool on my road to recovery. She was 53. Pepper, whose real name was Anne Eustis Pepper, "died peacefully" on November 12, "surrounded by her loving family," according to her obituary in The Washington Post. At BravoCon 2022, Christian Siriano and Elaine Welteroth announced Sunday that the next season of the Bravo . "She was a chef, a writer, and a life . We are saddened to hear about the passing of a member of the Project Runway family, designer Mychael Knight, the statement said. "Brady Bunch" star Florence Henderson died Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day, at the age of 82. Her designs pushed her through to finals at Fashion Week, however her "Thrill of the Hunt" collection which showcased decadent romantic looks with a raucous edge - failed to win the leading affections of the judges, and she placed third. Just last month, another Project Runway alum, Mychael Knight, died at the age of 39. Pepper appeared on Season 1 of the long-running fashion series, becoming the de facto villain and one of its most legendary contestants. When he awoke, he found that he was partially paralyzed in both of his legs and one of his arms and hands. Watch Pepper reflect on her career in the clip below. We are saddened to hear of the passing of another member of the Project Runway family, designer Wendy Pepper, this year, the statement read. Fashion designer Anne Eustis Pepper, known as Wendy Pepper to the many who watched her compete on Project Runway, has died. The Project Runway contestant, known for his avant-garde creations, went on to star on his own Bravo show, Mad Fashion, Joelle Goldstein is the Staff Editor of TV for PEOPLE Digital. In 1984, Shaffer won an Oscar for writing the film adaptation of "Amadeus. A former hairstylist on the reality TV series "Project Runway" was found dead on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. Alaskey's performance as Daffy in the cartoon "Duck Dodgers" earned him an Emmy in 2004. Paul Kantner, founding member of Jefferson Airplane, died January 28 at 74. The Beastie Boys thanked Berry for his influence during their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech. His outrageous designs were too "costumey" for the "Project Runway" judges who have notoriously long-held reservations about such work - but it was exactly his eye for the theatrical that led to him becoming a go-to designer for stars including Madonna, Beyonc, and Lady Gaga (via Variety). He produced the smash hit albums "Saturday Night Fever" and "Grease. Did Michael die or something?