A Fashion Icon is Gone: Remi Lagos is no More

Fashion icon and designer Remi Osholake popular known as Remi Lagos has passed away aged 51.

Osholake passed away on Saturday morning at Harley Street Clinic in London after undergoing a surgical operation, bowing out to the deadly disease of cancer.

The fashion designer was admitted in the hospital in late October.

A close friend to the deceased, Funmi Iyanda, confirmed the passing away of the design maestro via her micro blogging site, Twitter, account @Funmilola saying ‘My dearest friend Ms Remi Osholake (Remi Lagos) passed on dis morning. She had cancer. She was a remarkable, creative force 2 d end.’

Adebayo Jones, a close friend to Osholake and a fellow designer, wrote on her Facebook wall: “Thanking You All for Your Support and Prayers. Sadly my dear friend who has been in hospital treating for Cancer, whom most of you have prayed for and sent goodwill messages, has passed away moments ago.