Virgil Abloh passes away: Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Masaba, Drake pay tribute on social media

Virgil Abloh, a leading fashion executive hailed as the Karl Lagerfeld of his generation, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 41. Abloh’s death was announced on November 28 by Louis Vuitton, and Off White, the brand he founded. (Source: AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

Sonam Kapoor posted an Instagram story, remembering the fashion designer. "This is so sad, I feel for his family. So young and dynamic. Rest in peace @virgilabloh," she wrote. (Source: Sonam Kapoor/Instagram)

Her husband and entrepreneur Anand S Ahuja, also shared a tribute for the designer. "Unafraid to pursue & realize the future he dreamt of @virgilabloh 🕊," he wrote on Instagram. (Source: Anand S Ahuja/Instagram)

Priyanka Chopra also took to Instagram to pay tribute. She wrote, "Gone too soon" for the prolific designer. (Source: Priyanka Chopra/Instagram)

Supermodel Bella Hadid, who previously worked with Abloh on numerous occasions, took to Instagram to share a touching tribute. She wrote, "You broke boundaries and made everything your own. You shared your love infinitely. The way your brain worked was beyond anything , and the way you did every single thing in life for your family, friends, and for the better... We’re gonna miss you a lot V" (Source: Bella Hadid/Instagram)

Fashion mogul Donatella Versace also took to Instagram to share condolences. "Virgil, I am lost for words. The world has lost a fashion superstar. An innovator. A creator for the history books. I am thinking of all your loved ones on this tragic day. Love, Donatella 💔😢", she write. (Photo: Donatella Versace/Instagram)

Rapper Drake also shared a picture of Abloh and himself on Instagram. He wrote a heartfelt message: "My plan is to touch the sky 1000 more times for you…love you eternally brother 🕊thank you for everything," he wrote. (Source: champagnepapi/Instagram)

Supermodel Gigi Hadid mourned the loss of the creative visionary. "I am heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend, and a friend to the world, Virgil Abloh," she wrote. (Source: Gigi Hadid/Instagram)

Hailey Bieber, who's modeled for Abloh's Loius Vuitton shows, posted a touching tribute on her Instagram page. She wrote,"A once in a generation creative mind that is so rare and I’ll never forget his impact. We love you Virgil. 🤍" (Source: Hailey Bieber/Instagram)

Ace designer Manish Malhotra also offered his condolences as he said: "RIP @virgilabloh, this is truly sad and the world fashion industry loses a true artist," (Photo: Manish Malhotra/Instagram)

Supermodel Kendal Jenner took to Instagram to write, "I love you V!!! i will miss you V. i am blessed to have been touched by your energy. i know you’re setting all the best vibes up there. rest peacefully and powerfully beautiful Virgil. till next time ❤️" (Source: Kendall Jenner/Instagram)

In 2018, Abloh became the first Black artistic director of men’s wear at Louis Vuitton in the French design house’s storied history. (Source: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo)

Abloh, who grew up in Rockford, Illinois, outside of Chicago, was often referred to as a Renaissance man in the fashion world. He moonlighted as a DJ. But in a short time, he emerged as one of fashion’s most heralded designers. (Source: Text AP; pic: REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo)

Virgil Abloh at the Met Gala 2021. (Source: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo)

Designer Masaba Gupta shared a broken heart emoji and wrote: "Oh man. One of the greatest. Now gone." (Photo: Masaba Gupta/Instagram)