Princess Diana 's former personal designer Paul Costelloe has died aged 80 following a short illness, his label has confirmed. Fashion titan and Irishman Paul Costelloe was behind some of the former Princess of Wales 's most famous looks, and continued to lead his own label right up until his death. A statement from his brand, which carries his name, said he died surrounded by his family in London on Friday. It read: 'We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness. 'He was surrounded by his wife and seven children and passed peacefully in London. 'We kindly ask that you respect the privacy of the family during this time.' Born in Dublin in 1945, Paul Costelloe studied fashion at the Grafton Academy of Fashion Design before moving to Paris and beginning his career at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris. He became design assistant to designer Jacques Esterel, before later moving to...
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