The fashion world is in mourning today after the news of iconic photographer Peter Lindbergh’s death aged 74 in Paris. The news was announced in a statement to Lindbergh’s official Instagram account overnight in a message which reads, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Lindbergh on September 3rd 2019, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife Petra, his first wife Astrid, his four sons Benjamin, Jérémy, Simon, Joseph and seven grandchildren. He leaves a big void.”
Immediately following the announcement, those who worked with Lindbergh over his four-decade-long career wrote emotional messages and shared photos with the man who was known for his work in the ’90s supermodel era and propelling the careers of the likes of Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington Burns and Linda Evangelista.
Below, all of the celebrity reactions so far – many of which were shared in black and white, in tribute to Lindbergh’s photography style of choice.