'Project Runway' Star Mychael Knight Reportedly Dies At 39
Fashion designer and “Project Runway” star Mychael Knight died on Tuesday in a Georgia hospital, according toTMZ andvarious news sources. Details are still unknown. He was 39.
In a post onObvious magazine’s website, Knight’s family writes, “We are still processing the untimely death of our son, brother, friend, and uncle. Mychael meant everything to us and we loved him dearly. He was generous and so full of life. This is how we choose to remember his legacy.”
Knight was among the finalists of “Project Runway” Season 3 and a fan favorite, ultimately coming in fourth place. He would later return “Project Runway All Stars.” In addition to his reality TV success, Knight’s other accomplishments reportedly include designingcustom shirts for Starbucks, creating his own line of lingerie and developing his own fragrance,Majk.
Following the news, many posted tributes to the designer on social media:
I am so sad to hear about Mychael Knight. When he appeared on#ProjectRunwayhe was the sweetest guy, full of life, ambition & talent.#rip
— Andy Cohen (@Andy)October 17, 2017
RIP MYCHAEL KNIGHT...you are missed. You are loved. My heart is heavy 😔😞😪 can't stop cryingpic.twitter.com/HPkk7TPHCe
— Sexpert Tyomi (@Glamazontyomi)October 17, 2017
My God.#RIP@MychaelKnight💔
— Casting Gurl Wonder (@HelloMocha)October 17, 2017
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Still can't believe this. RIP#MychaelKnightpic.twitter.com/1rGel9P0q5
— Jennifer Michelle (@JMichelleMTAM)October 17, 2017
RIP, Mychael Knight. I interviewed him many years ago. He was such a kind person. I only watched@ProjectRunwaybecause of him.pic.twitter.com/t2SYeuwuEc
— Clay (@claycane)October 17, 2017
RIP Mychael Knight. Remembering your work and your final runway walk from your NYFW show a few weeks ago 😓❤pic.twitter.com/UOsXlrtgJh
— Malikah Kelly (@malikahkelly)October 17, 2017
RIP Mychael Knight 🙏🏾💔
— BALDIE (@baldheadgyrl)October 17, 2017
Rest in peace@MychaelKnight! We loved watching you on@ProjectRunway. Your style will be missed.pic.twitter.com/AjnSOHxu6i
— ESSENCE (@Essence)October 17, 2017
OMG I loved him!https://t.co/inas2lp30J
— Kimberly N. Foster (@KimberlyNFoster)October 17, 2017
Knight’s representatives did not immediately respond to HuffPost’s request for comment.
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