Louis Vuitton designer Virgil Abloh passed away at age 41 after battling a rare cancer called Cardiac Angiosarcoma

Virgil Abloh became very famous for helping Louis Vuitton and Off-White brands to become more popular around the world. Sadly, Virgil Abloh passed away from a rare, aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma.

His team posted the message on his Instagram page on Sunday, November 28, 2021. 

"We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a fiercely devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend," a message posted on the designer's Instagram account stated. "He is survived by his loving wife Shannon Abloh, his children Lowe Abloh and Grey Abloh, his sister Edwina Abloh, his parents Nee and Eunice Abloh, and numerous dear friends and colleagues."

According to the statement, Virgil "chose to endure his battle privately since his diagnosis in 2019, undergoing numerous challenging treatments, all while helming several significant institutions that span fashion, art, and culture."

"Virgil was driven by his dedication to his craft and to his mission to open doors for others and create pathways for greater equality in art and design," the message continued. "He often said, 'Everything I do is for the 17-year-old version of myself,' believing deeply in the power of art to inspire future generations."

Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, stated, "We are all shocked by this terrible news. Virgil was not only a genius designer and a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom. The LVMH family joins me in this moment of great sorrow and we are all thinking of his loved ones on the passing of their husband, father, brother, son and friend."

What is Virgil Abloh's cause of death? He died of cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare heart cancer.

Virgil Abloh's net worth:  The designer led a lot of new products for LVMH and his net worth is $20 million.