Peter Lindbergh (74) has passed away. The photographer, who was known above all for his black-and-white photographs, recently took photographs for Vogue. While he was commissioned by the magazine, the photographer also worked with Duchess Meghan (38) on her editorial debut.
Duchess Meghan grieves for Peter Lindbergh
On Instagram, Duchess Meghan now mourns Peter Lindbergh. She posted two pictures, one from a recent shoot and one that shows her and the famous photographer. The Duchess also wrote a touching little tribute about the late artist:
"His work is revered globally for capturing the essence of a subject and promoting healthy ideals of beauty, eschewing photoshopping, and preferring natural beauty with minimal makeup."
Furthermore, it is explained how much Meghan admired Lindbergh: "The Duchess of Sussex had worked with Peter in the past and personally chose him to shoot the 15 women on the cover for the September issue of British Vogue, which she guest edited. There is no other photographer she considered to bring this meaningful project to life."
On Wednesday, Peter Lindbergh's death was made public on the photographer's Instagram page. He died on September 3, the cause of his death is unknown.