British Fashion Designer Vivienne Westwood passed away at the age of 81

Famous British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies at the age of 81.

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Her fashion house announced the news of her passing in a post on Twitter.

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The fashion designer went away in South London “peacefully and surrounded” by her family.

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Andreas Kronthaler, her husband and business partner, declared, “I will continue on with Vivienne in my heart.”

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Along with the news of her passing, one of her most well-known quotations appeared, “There was never more need for the Tao today.

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The fashion and entertainment industries were shocked to learn of the renowned designer’s passing.

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Westwood has collaborated with a number of famous people and models over the years.

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Victoria Beckham was one of the first people to express her sorrow on the demise of Westwood.

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The Spice Girls member and fashion designer remarked, “I’m so sad to learn of the passing of legendary designer and activist Dame Vivienne Westwood.

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