Yves Saint Laurent dead at 71
Iconic fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, dubbed "The King of Fashion," died Sunday evening at the age of 71.
The reclusive Frenchman passed away in his Paris home after suffering months of declining health, said his long-time partner, Pierre Berge, who was at his side.
Saint Laurent had repeated bouts of depression and a fall during Paris Fashion Week in October last year. He was most recently hospitalized for a respiratory ailment
Posted by: Fred 2008-06-02 |