The icon of the Australian fashion industry, Daniel Lightfoot, on Christmas Day, died tragically. He died at the age of 58. The Queensland fashion designer was remembered for his iconic style sense. His sudden demise has shocked the fashion industry. Daniel’s death was confirmed by his ex-wife and daughter, Paris Lightfoot, on Tuesday with a heartfelt message along with the picture.
Paris Lightfoot paid tribute to her Dad: ‘Late last night heaven gained the most fashionable & hilarious Angel,’ she wrote alongside an old photo of the two together.
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‘I will love you forever Dadda and I will always be your princess P.’
Daniel’s Ex-wife and model Suzie Lightfoot also paid tribute to her husband by posting a picture following a lengthy statement on her social media account.
“With great sadness, I share the terrible news that Daniel Lightfoot passed away on Christmas Day” she wrote.
“He is so loved by his beautiful daughter Paris ( the light of his life) and his close family, Allison, Kenny, Elizabeth, Ben and Amy.”
“Daniel touched so many lives through his incredible talent, craftsmanship and vision of beauty,’ Suzie added. ‘He turned a simple piece of fabric into something truly magical and made the women he dressed shine like diamonds”.
“I know how much he will be missed by all his friends, colleagues and clients from his glorious fashion years”.
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“He will always be lovingly remembered for his wicked sense of humour and sharp wit, appreciation for French Champaign, diamonds and bling, yellow roses, love of a good party, expensive cars, and dancing like everyone was watching (because they were!)”
“Rest in peace, beautiful Daniel. You are safe now and can be the man you want to be again in heaven dressing all those beautiful angels in your creations”.
