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Project Runway contestant and fashion designer Mychael Knight has passed away

He was 39.
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Fashion designer Mychael Knight, who is well-known for his appearance on Project Runway: All Stars, has passed away at age 39.

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The creative died on October 17 and his family has since released an official statement to Obvious magazine.

“We are still processing the untimely death of our son, brother, friend and uncle. Mychael meant everything to us and we loved him dearly. He was generous and so full of life. This is how we choose to remember his legacy.”

Sources told TMZ, that the fashion designer was getting treatment for intestinal issues at a Georgia hospital prior to his death. In July, he revealed he had been battling irritable bowl syndrome. 

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Bravo’s Andy Cohen who was an executive at the network when Project Runway first began has tweeted his condolences following Knight’s death.

“I am so sad to hear about Mychael Knight. When he appeared on #ProjectRunway he was the sweetest guy, full of life, ambition & talent. #rip.”

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