Bill Blass Death
Bill passed away on June 12, 2002 at the age of 79 in New Preston, Connecticut. Bill's cause of death was throat cancer.
When did Bill Blass die?
June 12, 2002How did Bill Blass die? What was the cause of death?
Throat cancerHow old was Bill Blass when died?
79Where did Bill Blass die? What was the location of death?
New Preston, Connecticut
Bill Blass Birthday and Date of Death
Bill Blass was born on June 22, 1922 and died on June 12, 2002. Bill was 79 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 22, 1922
Date of Death: June 12, 2002
Age at Death: 79
Bill Blass - Biography
William Ralph "Bill" Blass (June 22, 1922 – June 12, 2002) was an American fashion designer, born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is known for his tailoring and his innovative combinations of textures and patterns. He is the recipient of many fashion awards, including seven Coty Awards and the Fashion Institute of Technology`s Lifetime Achievement Award (1999).In 1999 Blass sold Bill Blass Limited for $50 million to Michael Groveman and retired to his home in New Preston, Connecticut. Blass was diagnosed with oral/tongue cancer in 2000, not long after he began writing his memoir. His cancer later morphed into throat cancer, resulting in Blass`s death in 2002. He died six days after completing his memoir, "Bare Blass". Blass was a connoisseur of antiquities, and his will bequeathed half his $52 million estate, as well as several important ancient sculptures, to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
