Obituary of Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent (born August 1, 1936 in Oran, Algeria) was a fashion designer who was best known for founding his self-named fashion label in 1962. He was considered one of the foremost fashion designers of the later half of the 20th century. Yves died on June 1, 2008 and his death was because of brain cancer. He died at age 71.

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Yves Saint Laurent Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Saint Laurent, Yves
Common Name: Yves Saint Laurent
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Oran, Algeria
Birth Date: August 01, 1936
Age: 71 (at death)
Also Known As: YSL
Occupation: Fashion Designer

Net Worth: $600 million
Nationality: French
Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
Favorite Color: Green (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Yves's Family Tree

Birth Name: Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent
Father: Charles Mathieu-Saint-Laurent (1909-1988)
Mother: Lucienne Andree Mathieu-Saint-Laurent (1913-2010)
Sister(s):

Michèle Mathieu-Saint Laurent
Brigitte Mathieu-Saint Laurent

Spouse/Partner:

Pierre Bergé (partnered 2008-2008, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: June 01 2008 at age 71
Place: Paris, France
Cause of Death: Brain cancer
Funeral Arrangements: Held at Église Saint-Roch in Paris, France
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered at the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech, Morocco

Category Tags:

Fashion Designer French Born on August 1st Born in 1936 Died in 2008 Died at age 71 Died from Brain cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Yves Saint Laurent's life was filled with passion, creativity, and innovation, leaving a lasting imprint on the world of fashion even beyond his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Yves Saint Laurent still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.