Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, founder of the luxury brand carrying his name, has died at the age of 91, the company announced on Thursday. Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, founder of the luxury brand carrying his name, has died at the age of 91, the company announced on Thursday. Armani passed away "peacefully surrounded by his loved ones," the statement said, adding that he remained active in his work until his final days.