Celebrated fashion designer and activist Wendell Rodricks breathed his last on Wednesday at his Goa home. He was 59 years old.

Goa state minister Vishwajit Rane wrote on Twitter, “Deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of my very good friend and designer, Wendell Rodricks. His excellency in his work and skills are irreplaceable and shall always be cherished. We will truly miss him. My heartfelt condolences to his family and dear ones.”

The ace fashion designer was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2014.

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