CILLIAN Murphy has paid tribute to a Peaky Blinders icon who sadly died aged 60.
The hit show’s costumer designer, Stephanie Collie, passed away on October 26 after being diagnosed with terminal cancer six months ago.
Peaky Blinders costumer designer Stephanie Collie died aged 60[/caption]
Star Cillian Murphy paid tribute to Stephanie’s ‘incredible work’[/caption]
In tribute to Stephanie, star Cillian who plays the famous Thomas ‘Tommy’ Shelby, wrote: “Stephanie was a ferocious talent. She invented the Peaky Blinders look and silhouette that has become iconic across the world.
“We will all miss her. RIP.”
Peaky Blinders’ official Instagram account also paid tribute to Stephanie’s “incredible work”.
They wrote: “We were so saddened to learn of the passing of costume designer Stephanie Collie.
“Stephanie’s incredible work in our first series was key to creating the iconic look of the Peaky Blinders, and has gone on to inspire so many people around the world. Our love and thoughts are with her family.”
Stephanie has been remembered fondly by A-listers across Hollywood.
Samuel L. Jackson said: “Stephanie was fuel for my characters. A wonderfully joyous & collaborative part of my process.
“I’ll miss her, is an understatement.”
Fellow acting icon Ryan Reynolds added: “Deeply saddened to hear of Stephanie Collie’s passing.
“She was an accomplished and talented designer — but the world has also lost two precious natural resources: her wry wit and acerbic observational humour.
“My condolences to her family, colleagues and all who knew her. Rest well, Stephanie.”
Stephanie worked the iconic Peaky Blinders’ costumes during the first series.
Her influence on set, and iconic designs, were largely responsible for creating the unmistakable atmosphere of the hit show.
She was born in Cheshire and moved to Cheltenham to study at Cheltenham Arts College.
The globally recognised costume designer completed a fashion degree at the London College of Fashion.
