Misbah Ali

The Emmy-winning hairstylist and makeup designer Marc Pilcher, who is known for his work on the American period drama series ‘Bridgerton’, passed away at the age of 53 due to COVID-19 on October 4, 2021.

According to a media house, ‘Bridgerton’ fame makeup artist passed away after battling with coronavirus just three weeks after he won the Creative Arts Emmy award for his work on the hit Netflix series.

He was fully vaccinated and had no underlying health conditions, as confirmed by his agency.

“It is with the deepest of hearts we confirm that Marc Elliot Pilcher, Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award-winning hair and makeup designer/stylist, passed away after a battle with COVID-19 on Sunday. Glamorous and extravagant, he brought his flair and style to every design. Never limited in his thought process for his creations, he pushed boundaries and created work never realised before,” the statement read.

The team of Netflix has also paid last respects to the artist.

“We are saddened by the loss of Marc Pilcher. A phenomenal talent, his work on Bridgerton season one was unrivaled, and he was a much-loved member of the crew. Our hearts go out to his family and friends at this time,” Netflix said in a statement.