Albert Wolsky, Oscar-Winning Costume Designer for 'All That Jazz' and 'Bugsy', Dies at 95

Albert Wolsky, the two-time Oscar-winning costume designer known for films including All That Jazz and Bugsy, died on May 23 at his home in Hollywood at age 95, Deadline reported. Variety confirmed his death, noting that fellow costume designer Christopher Lawrence paid tribute to Wolsky's mentorship on Instagram. Born in Paris in 1930, Wolsky switched careers from the travel industry to costume design at age 30, earning Academy Awards for All That Jazz and Bugsy as well as a Tony nomination for his Broadway work, according to Deadline.

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