Giorgio Armani paid tribute by Julia Roberts, Donatella Versace and more

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

“The world lost a giant today. He made history and will be remembered forever.” — the Italian fashion designer, on Instagram.

“A true friend. A Legend.” —- the actor, adding a broken heart emoji, on Instagram.

“A great honour to have had the chance to meet and work with such an amazing person. You will be missed Giorgio.” — the Ferrari F1 driver and an Armani ambassador, on Instagram.

“Giorgio Armani leaves us at 91 years old. With his elegance, sobriety, and creativity, he was able to bring luster to Italian fashion and inspire the entire world. An icon, a tireless worker, a symbol of the best of Italy. Thank you for everything.” — the Italian prime minister, across her social media accounts and originally posted in Italian.

“The fashion world has lost a true legend in Giorgio Armani — a visionary designer whose legacy will live on forever. I feel honoured to have called him a friend.” — the English fashion designer and former Spice Girl, on Instagram.

FILE - Fashion designer Giorgio Armani acknowledges the applause after presenting his Emporio Armani men's Fall-Winter 2017-2018 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

FILE - Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani acknowledges applause at the end of his Emporio Armani men's Fall-Winter 2014 collection, part of the Milan Fashion Week, unveiled in Milan, Italy, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, file)

FILE - Italian designer Giorgio Armani attends his Haute Couture Fall Winter 2016/17 collection show in Moscow, Russia, April 14, 2016. (AP Photo/ Pavel Bednyakov, File)

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