Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93

Entertainment · Samuel Otieno · January 19, 2026
Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
Legendary fashion designer Valentino Garavani, pictured in Paris in 2019, has died at the age of 93 PHOTO/ Getty
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In a statement posted on Instagram the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said: "He passed away peacefully in his Roman home, surrounded by the love of his family."

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has died at the age of 93.

In a statement posted on Instagram the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said: "He passed away peacefully in his Roman home, surrounded by the love of his family."

The foundation said Valentino will be lying in state at Piazza Mignanelli between 21 and 22 January.

Valentino's funeral service will be held the following day at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, the foundation said.

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