Cillian Murphy pays tribute to ‘Peaky Blinders’ icon dies at 61

Peaky Blinders the cast lost one of their gems.

Costume designer Stephanie Collie, who was responsible for the show’s iconic classic look, has died at the age of 61 after being diagnosed with terminal cancer six months ago.

Collie died on October 26, one year after the death of her husband Hubert Taczanowski.

The designer was remembered by the star cast of the hit BBC series, including Cillian Murphy.

The Oppenheimer star said in a statement: “Stephanie was an incredible talent. She invented the look and silhouette of Peaky Blinders, which have become iconic around the world. We will all miss her. RIP.”

In addition, Peaky BlindersThe official Instagram account also paid tribute to the designer’s “amazing work.”

They wrote: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of costume designer Stephanie Collie. “Stephanie’s incredible work on our first series was key to creating the iconic look of Peaky Blinders and has inspired so many people around the world. Our love and thoughts are with her family.”

Stars across Hollywood also shared their own messages, as Pulp Fiction’s Samuel L. Jackson said: “Stephanie was the fuel for my characters. This is a wonderfully fun and collaborative part of my process. I will miss her, that’s an understatement.”

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds added: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Stephanie Collie.

“She was an accomplished and talented designer, but the world also lost two valuable natural resources: her dry wit and her biting observational humor. My condolences to her family, colleagues and everyone who knew her. Rest well, Stephanie.”

Collie won the Royal Television Society award for best costume designer. She left three siblings to support.

Peaky Blinders can be watched on Netflix and the next season is currently filming.