Australian fashion designer Daniel Lightfoot dead at 58 – 7NEWS

Well-known Queensland designer Daniel Lightfoot, a stalwart of the Australian fashion industry since the 1980s, has died.

His former wife of eight years, Suzie Lightfoot, announced on Instagram that the award-winning designer died on Christmas Day.

He was 58 years old.

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“With great sadness, I share the terrible news that Daniel Lightfoot passed away on Christmas Day,” she wrote.

“He is so loved by his beautiful daughter Paris (the light of his life) and his close family, Allison, Kenny, Elizabeth, Ben and Amy.

“Daniel touched so many lives through his incredible talent, craftsmanship and vision of beauty.

“He turned a simple piece of fabric into something truly magical and made the women he dressed shine like diamonds.”

Lightfoot rose to fame after designing an award-winning outfit for Australia’s Miss World entrant, Angelina Nasso, in 1985.

He established his own label aged just 20 and went on to win numerous RAQ (Retailer’s Assocation Queensland) Awards, two Australian Fashion Awards, and the title of Queensland’s best designer.

Lightfoot became well-known for his glamorous evening and special occasion wear.

Inducted into the Queensland Hall of Fame in 1992, his designs were stocked by David Jones and worn by the likes of Liza Minnelli.

“I know how much he will be missed by all his friends, colleagues and clients from his glorious fashion years,” Suzie Lightfoot wrote.

“He will always be lovingly remembered for his wicked sense of humour and sharp wit, appreciation for French Champaign (sic), diamonds and bling, yellow roses, love of a good party, expensive cars, and dancing like everyone was watching (because they were!!)

“Rest in peace, beautiful Daniel.

“You are safe now and can be the man you want to be again in heaven dressing all those beautiful angels in your creations.”

Lightfoot’s daughter Paris also paid tribute to her father.

“Late last night heaven gained the most fashionable & hilarious Angel,” she wrote.

“I will love you forever Dadda and I will always be your princess.”

Daniel Lightfoot and Suzie, a champion diver, were married from 1990 to 1998 and remained close after their separation, often attending social events together.

Lightfoot’s cause of death has not yet been released.

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