Honoring Giorgio

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes from renowned personalities all over the world. Here are some of them.

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Jessica Chastain

"Mr. Armani was such a visionary. Family is very important to him. His friends were very important to him. He was such an incredible artist. And his legacy will go on and on, through the beautiful thing he's created." — the actor, in an interview with AP, recounting that she met her husband Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo at an Armani fashion show in Paris in 2012.

Leonardo DiCaprio

"Giorgio Armani was a visionary whose influence reached far beyond design. I first met him many years ago in Milan and I remember being blown away by his creativity and genius. He was a legendary force who inspired generations, and his legacy will continue to shape and uplift the world for years to come." - the actor, on his Instagram story.

Donatella Versace

"The world lost a giant today. He made history and will be remembered forever." — the Italian fashion designer, on Instagram.

Julia Roberts

"A true friend. A Legend." — the actor, adding a broken heart emoji, on Instagram.

Morgan Freeman

"On screen and off, in quiet moments and on the grandest stages, I have had the honor of wearing Armani. Today, we remember a man whose genius touched many lives and whose legacy of grace and timeless style will endure." — the actor, in a statement.

Ralph Lauren