MILAN (AP) — Thousands of admirers and VIPs have paid their respects to Giorgio Armani, who passed away Thursday at 91. Armani died at his home in Milan, surrounded by loved ones. His fashion house said he worked until the end, preparing for a runway show marking 50 years of his brand. Mourners gathered in his showroom, where his closed coffin was adorned with white roses. Milan’s mayor called him a “man of extraordinary elegance.” Armani’s landmarks in Milan include his theater and museum. Condolences have poured in from around the world, including from Ralph Lauren and Julia Roberts.
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