One of Greece's most successful designers Sophia Kokosalaki, who dressed A-list stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway and Julie Christie, has died, the culture minister said Monday. The London-based designer's clients also included Kate Hudson, Cristina Ricci, Tilda Swinton, Jennifer Connelly, Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley and Diane Kruger.

"It is extremely sad when a young person dies, a creative spirit, a dynamic and self-made woman who starred in the harsh and competitive world of international fashion for a 20-year period," Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said. A former head designer for the Athens 2004 Olympics, Kokosalaki - who was born in 1972 - had worked for several Hollywood A-listers with clothing and jewellery that often drew inspiration from ancient Greece. "What a great loss to the fashion world...RIP beloved...your talent was beyond the norm," fellow designer Vassilis Zoulias wrote on Instagram.

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