It was.
The fashion icon died at 73. It has been learned.
A source with direct knowledge tells us that Vogue's former creative director and one-time editor-at-large passed away Tuesday at a hospital in White Plains, NY. It's not clear what he was fighting for in the hospital.
In the '80s and '90s, when he worked his way up the magazine ranks, he was instrumental to Vogue's vision and direction, as well as the news director, which he helmed from 1983 to 1987.
He held that post for a long time, and after a brief break, he was back at Vogue as the EAL. He continued to contribute to Vogue even after his official departure.
ALT will be remembered as a pioneer in the fashion world, not just for his stylish flair, but for his push to include more black models on the runway.
His career and work speak for themselves, as evidenced by his work as a judge on 'America's Next Top Model' and his work as a stylist for the Obamas.
He is one of the first mainstream African-American tastemakers in the U.S. and is also an LGBT icon.
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He was out in the last year when he was talking about fashion and Trump. It was a peak moment for him, with his big personality on full display in front of the cameras.
He was 73. I am sad.
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