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The Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91. A funeral chamber will be set up in Milan for tributes, followed by a private ceremony as per his wishes.

Milan's mayor, Giuseppe Sala, has declared Monday as the day of the funeral and a day of mourning for the city. American actress Julia Roberts called Armani a "true friend" and "legend."

AC Milan and Inter Milan paid tribute to Armani, with AC Milan describing him as a global icon of style. Despite missing recent events due to illness, Armani was planning to attend the launch of an exhibition celebrating 50 years of his fashion house.

Celebrities like Russell Crowe and Charles Leclerc have shared their condolences online. Donatella Versace also paid respects, calling Armani a giant in the fashion world.

Armani was the sole owner and designer of his fashion brand, which generated $2.4 billion in revenue last year. The future of his company remains uncertain, with his heirs expected to include family members and his collaborator Leo Dell'Orco.

Tributes have poured in from various figures, including the Italian football teams Juventus and Napoli, honoring Armani as an icon of elegance and style.