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The stars are mourning the late Giorgio Armani<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Several celebrities have begun speaking out on social media following the sad news of the Italian designer\u2019s passing<\/a> at the age of 91, which was announced on Thursday (September 5).<\/p>\n The iconic designer launched his brand in the \u201990s, which became one of the biggest fashion houses in the world, outfitting hundreds of the most well-known stars, including actors, models and musicians.<\/p>\n Many of those stars, including fellow designers and prominent figures from Italy, have expressed their condolences online.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe world lost a giant today. He made history and will be remembered forever,\u201d wrote Versace<\/em> designer Donatella Versace<\/strong><\/a> on Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n Julia Roberts<\/strong><\/a> posted a photo<\/a> alongside the late designer, writing: \u201cA true friend. A Legend. \ud83d\udc94\u201d<\/p>\n Italian TV presenter Simona Ventura<\/strong> said (in Italian) on X:<\/a> \u201cGiorgio, you are and will always be our KING. Thank you for making us feel proud to be ITALIAN!! I love you \ud83c\udf39\u201d<\/p>\n Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni<\/strong> wrote on X<\/a> (in Italian): \u201cGiorgio Armani <\/strong>leaves us at 91 years old. With his elegance, sobriety, and creativity, he was able to bring luster to Italian fashion and inspire the entire world. An icon, a tireless worker, a symbol of the best of Italy. Thank you for everything.\u201d<\/p>\n Diane Kruger<\/strong><\/a> wrote on Instagram:<\/a> \u201cIncredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Giorgio Armani<\/strong>. One of the nicest people and mentors I was lucky enough to meet and work with \u2764\ufe0f Thinking about Roberta <\/strong>and his family and everyone who worked with him \u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n Many celebs also commented on the official Armani Instagram announcement<\/a>, including Gemma Chan<\/strong><\/a>, who wrote \u201cGrazie\u201d with a white heart emoji, while model Eva Herzigov\u00e1<\/strong><\/a> wrote \u201cGiorgio,\u201d with a heart emoji and a prayer emoji.<\/p>\n \u201cWith great sadness I learn of the death of my friend Giorgio Armani<\/strong>. On behalf of my family, the Filmauro group and all of Napoli Football Club, I am close to his family members and to Leo Dell\u2019Orco<\/strong>,\u201d said film producer and Italian football club Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Italian football club Juventus, which recently partnered with Armani to design team wardrobe, said in Italian on X<\/a>: \u201cJuventus joins in the mourning for the passing of Giorgio Armani, a timeless icon of Italian elegance and style.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cA great honour to have had the chance to meet and work with such an amazing person. You will be missed Giorgio,\u201d racer Charles Leclerc<\/strong><\/a> wrote on his Instagram Story<\/a>.<\/p>\n Find out what Armani said about the passing.<\/a> RIP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n