A statement posted to Twitter confirmed the designer and activist died 'peacefully and surrounded by her family' in London.
Her family confirmed the news in a statement posted online.
Ms Westwood was known for punk and new wave fashion, and supported causes such as climate activism and civil rights.According to a statement posted online, she died "peacefully and surrounded by her family" in Clapham, London. Ms Westwood was known for punk and new wave fashion, and supported causes such as climate activism and civil rights.
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