by Krystal Franklin

October 17, 2017

Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic

According to multiple sources, fashion designer Mychael Knight died Tuesday morning in Georgia home.

Knight famously appeared on season 3 of Project Runway in 2006 and as a result garnered much attention in the fashion world.

According to obviousmag.com, Knight “died outside of Atlanta, GA on October 17, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and friends. His family asks that their privacy is respected during this time of grieving.”

Knight’s close friend Satchel B. Jester shared a few heartfelt words on Instagram.

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There has been no word on the cause of death but we will update you as the story develops.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mychael’s entire family.

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