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Fashion Icon Vivienne Westwood Dead Thursday At 81

FASHION WORLD. (THECOUNT) — Iconic fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood, who electrified British fashion by bringing elements of punk and new wave style to the mainstream in the 1970s and beyond, has passed away Thursday. She was 80.

Westwood died in Clapham, South London on Thursday surrounded by family members and friends.

According to a tweet from her fashion label official account, Westwood died “peacefully and surrounded by family.”

A cause of death was not provided.

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Geo quick facts: Clapham is an affluent residential suburb anchored by its High Street, which has modern Asian and European dining, gourmet burger and pizza spots, as well as food stalls at the weekly Venn Street Market. Cocktail bars with street-facing patios, wood-paneled pubs, and raucous nightclubs have a laid-back vibe. Clapham Common is a large public park with jogging paths and playgrounds, plus cafes and a skate park – wikipedia.

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