Star-Studded Tragedies: From Paris Runways to Heartbreaking Losses

Hermes debuts a sleek fall-winter collection on a dirt runway at Paris Fashion Week. Friends blame drugs for the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. Oscar-winner Gene Hackman died of heart disease shortly after his wife succumbed to a rare virus.

In the world of high fashion, Hermes showcased its fall-winter 2025 collection at the Garde Republicaine in Paris. Designer Nadege Vanhee impressed audiences with glossy leather coats, dresses, and trousers, displayed on a unique dirt-covered runway reminiscent of Richard Serra's sculptures.

Meanwhile, the entertainment industry mourns the loss of Liam Payne, former star of One Direction. A close friend attributes his untimely passing due to a tragic incident involving drugs, further complicating the circumstances surrounding his death in Buenos Aires.

Tragedy also struck the family of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, who passed away from heart disease after battling Alzheimer's. His death followed closely after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, succumbed to a rare virus, casting a somber shadow over the entertainment community.

(With inputs from agencies.)