Gloria Vanderbilt saluted as ‘an amazing woman, ahead of her time’
Fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt died Monday morning at age 95 of stomach cancer. Her son, CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper, revealed the news in an emotional on-air report.
Vanderbilt, heiress of the illustrious Vanderbilt family, carried around many titles: author, model and actress. But she was perhaps best known for her eponymous clothing line, especially the brand’s designer jeans.
In wake of her death, high-profile celebrities have mourned her death on social media.
1) I lost a friend today. The one and only Gloria Vanderbilt. I loved her so much. She let me call her “Glo Vandi†and I would be so flattered when she would refer to me as her daughter. When we would have our alone time, we would sit on this sofa and talk for hours. pic.twitter.com/GeziwAyh4f
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) June 17, 2019
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GLORIA VANDERBILT WAS AN AMAZING WOMAN,AHEAD OF HER TIME. MY MOM & GLORIA WERE VERY MUCH THE
— Cher (@cher) June 17, 2019
SAME,EVEN THOUGH THEIR
CIRCUMSTANCES COULD’NT
HAVE BEEN FARTHER APART.
THEY WERE BOTH BEAUTIFUL,
BOTH FIGHTING AGAINST BEINGâ€the little woman.â€BOTH
STRONG & FRAGILE.THEY SHOWED ME THE WAY pic.twitter.com/jGfN5VMWsm
This is so beautiful. A glimpse into the life of an incredible woman. Rest In Peace, Gloria Vanderbilt. pic.twitter.com/Y6NXYMdaNU
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 17, 2019
Fashion designer, author, and socialite, Gloria Vanderbilt passed away this morning. She was 95 years-old. Our thoughts are with her son, Anderson Cooper, and her entire family. pic.twitter.com/kK7HjslQel
— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) June 17, 2019
Thinking of my splendid @CNN colleague @andersoncooper on the loss of his beloved mother, Gloria Vanderbilt. She led a long and remarkable life, filled with triumph and tragedy, as chronicled in the moving book she and Anderson published in ‘16, The Rainbow Comes and Goes.
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) June 17, 2019
RIP
Condolences to @andersoncooper and the family on the passing of his mother Gloria Vanderbilt .. As a teenager I remember working to save up for my Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans!!! She made me look fly!!! ðŸ™ðŸ¾
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) June 17, 2019
My family lived up the river from Gloria Vanderbilt in CT in the 60’s for awhile. We used to sneak onto her beautiful land with fairy tale gazebo. I told @andersoncooper about this on his show & he gave me this painting that his Mom did of that home. I treasure it. pic.twitter.com/OC1pz4aXeB
— Dana Delany (@DanaDelany) June 17, 2019
It was a joy to know #GloriaVanderbilt. She knew more songs than anyone I ever met, and I mean that! She stumped me on tunes several times without even trying. With you Gloria, the angels are gloriously singing.
— Michael Feinstein (@MichaelFeinstei) June 17, 2019
Pictured here with the great #BobbyShort. two New York society icons pic.twitter.com/Q3bOyjvuOr
RIP #gloriavanderbilt The artist in you spoke to me on so many different levels, I read your books, I watched your documentaries I admired all your beautiful works, & your amazing self. You will be missed, what a sad sad day. #Artist #Beauty #sinceofhumor @AC360 pic.twitter.com/wOs1m5GYxh
— Tawny Kitaen (@Tawny_Kitaen) June 17, 2019
#GloriaVanderbilt A grand lady of dignity, character and philanthropy; known not only as a woman of wealth but also the mother of @CNN journalist @andersoncooper. She has made her transition.We offer our condolences to #AndersonCooper and the Vanderbilt family. May she RIP. https://t.co/Rtru2A4IoD
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) June 17, 2019
Waking up to the news #GloriaVanderbilt passed away. I LUVED rocking my #GloriaVanderbilt jeans growing up! Thanks for your AMAZING gifts of fashion QUEEN! #RESTINPARADISE Prayers up to @andersoncooper and your entire family! #Respect 💖🙇ðŸ¾â€â™€ï¸
— Vivica A. Fox (@MsVivicaFox) June 17, 2019
R.I.P to the amazing #GloriaVanderbilt
— Debi Mazar (@debimazar) June 17, 2019
I admired her since I was a teenager....
from her jeans(which I wore in high school),
to Gloria’s beauty,strength&wit.
She was one of my favorite style icons.
What an… https://t.co/9q9IPQNiYj
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Carlos De Loera is a former reporter for the Los Angeles Times. He previously worked at The Times as a member of the 2022-23 Los Angeles Times Fellowship class, as an editorial assistant and intern with Arts and Entertainment and at the Houston Chronicle as a features intern. De Loera is a L.A. County native and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he majored in history and minored in journalism, ethics and democracy.