When Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton, and Off-White announced that Virgil Abloh passed away on Nov. 28, 2021, the world was in shock. Few (if any) knew that the acclaimed fashion designer was suffering from a rare form of cancer known as cardiac angiosarcoma.

But according to CNN, Kanye West — his longtime friend and collaborator — honored his friend in his weekly Sunday Service when news of Abloh’s death hit the wires.

Kanye West dedicates his latest Sunday Service to the memory of Virgil Abloh 🕊 pic.twitter.com/WS91D3JQ01

— digitalfeedmedia (@digitalfeedtv) November 29, 2021

“West’s ensemble choir sang a moving rendition of Adele’s “Easy on Me,” the single off her latest album, “30,” in his honor,” reported the outlet. “The message, “IN LOVING MEMORY OF VIRGIL ABLOH, THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF DONDA,” appeared on the screen during a live stream of the service.”

In his lifetime, he was a boundary-breaking fashion designer who also wasn’t afraid to court controversy. His celebrity friends and clientele helped him achieve unprecedented heights in the notoriously insular world of fashion. And, most importantly, Virgil Abloh left a legacy that will last a lifetime.

“Virgil was driven by his dedication to his craft and to his mission to open doors for others and create pathways for greater equality in art and design,” wrote his wife in an Instagram tribute to his life. “He often said, ‘Everything I do is for the 17-year-old version of myself,’ believing deeply in the power of art to inspire future generations.”

Let’s take a look back at the remarkable life of Virgil Abloh, who was a lot more than just an American designer.

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