Edward O’Sullivan, a celebrity stylist who worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, passed away on April 27, 2023. He was 52 years old. His death shocked the fashion world and left many of his friends and clients in mourning. But what was the cause of his death? Here is what we know so far.
A Mysterious Fall
According to EVOKE, a call was made at 10 a.m. on April 27 concerning an unconscious person at a gym in the vicinity of Hudson Street and Leroy Street in New York. When police arrived, they found O’Sullivan with injuries indicative of a fall from an elevated position. The exact cause of death has not been determined, but sources say that he may have suffered a heart attack or a stroke before falling. The investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been made.
A Remarkable Career
O’Sullivan was born in Castleisland, County Kerry, Ireland, and moved to New York City in the early ’90s to pursue his career in fashion. He started as a sales assistant at various shops, including Barneys New York, Prada, and Helmut Lang. He later became a personal shopper and a stylist for celebrities such as Penélope Cruz, Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, Freida Pinto, Lupita Nyong’o, Maria Sharapova, and Jessica Chastain.
He also held corporate positions, such as global senior director of celebrity dressing and entertainment at Polo Ralph Lauren and head of worldwide celebrity dressing and entertainment at Missoni. He also consulted for IMG and other luxury brands such as Tiffany, Bally, Belstaff, Harry Winston, and Missoni.
O’Sullivan was known for his impeccable taste, his flair for mixing the gritty and the urbane, and his charming Irish accent. He once said that his accent was worth a million dollars, as people really related to it. He was also a people connector, who enjoyed introducing his friends from all walks of life to each other.
A Legacy of Style
O’Sullivan’s death has left a void in the fashion industry and in the hearts of his loved ones. Many of his colleagues and clients have paid tribute to him on social media, expressing their sadness and gratitude for his work and friendship. Some of his celebrity clients have also worn his outfits as a homage to him at recent events.
O’Sullivan will be remembered as a visionary, a mentor, and a friend, who made the world a more stylish and beautiful place. His legacy of style will live on through his work and his influence.
