On November 28, Virgil Abloh’s death was confirmed on his Instagram. Amid this, fans have been looking back at his career so far which has helped him gain massive net worth.
Virgil, who was the founder and creator of Off-White, made a name for himself when he started his own brand in 2012. Since then, he gained millions of followers on social media who often waited for his new collection.
The news about his death came as a shock to all his followers and they have been sharing tribute messages on social media.
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What is Virgil Abloh’s net worth in 2021?
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Virgil has a net worth of $100 million. Apart from running his own brand, Virgil had also been appointed as the artistic director of Louis Vuitton in 2018. At the same time, the company bought 60 percent of its share, allowing Virgil to work across the brand.
His talent was also recognized by rapper Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, as Virgil was appointed as the rapper’s former creative director. As per the outlet, his base salary by LVMH was $10 million per year.
Even though Virgil did not study fashion designing, his love for it had always been there. It all started when he began writing a blog titled The Brilliance and made his own T-shirts. Following this, he managed to grow the brand.
Was he married?
Yes, Virgil was married. He met his wife Shannon in High School and the pair dated for 10 years before getting married. Shannon and Virgil liked to keep their relationship private so not a lot is known about their marriage.
The pair is also proud parents to two children, a son, Grey, and a daughter, Lowe.
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What happened to Virgil Abloh?
As per his Instagram, Virgil had been battling cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare, aggressive form of cancer, for two years. He decided to keep his diagnosis to himself due to personal reasons.
The post noted: “He 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.”
It further read: “We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a fiercely devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend. 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.”
As of now, no other statement from his family has been released.
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