André Leon Talley By Author Kay Rhodes Published: Jan 19, 2022 at 3:52 PM Reading Time: < 1 minute (Getty Images for SCAD) Credit:GettyLocation:Savannah, GACaption:André Leon Talley, a beloved writer, former creative director at Vogue and an all-around global icon in the world of fashion, died on Tuesday, January 18, from an unknown illness. He was 73 years old.