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Corrie David

"Brilliant and visionary" Bridgerton hair and makeup designer dies suddenly just weeks after Emmy award

Tributes have been paid to the "brilliant and visionary" Bridgerton hair and make-up designer following his sudden death.

Marc Pilcher's passing was confirmed on October 4 following tributes from his Bridgerton colleagues.

The hair and make-up designer and his team had won an award for their work on the Bridgerton series just three weeks prior to his death.

He has also worked on other popular period dramas, such as Mary Queen of Scots and Downton Abbey.

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Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton shared her condolences on Twitter.

Marc posted about his teams' win on September 12 (Instagram/Marc Pilcher)

She wrote: "So heartbroken by the loss of Marc Pilcher, the brilliant and visionary Hair and Makeup designer for Bridgerton Season One.

"Marc was so passionate about his work and so tremendously talented. Not even a month ago he won his first Emmy award.

"It’s a tragedy that he’s been taken so young when he had so much yet to do."

She continued: "Please also use this as a reminder that Covid is still a very real and present danger, please get vaccinated and mask up to protect yourself and others.

"My heart goes out to his friends and family, especially to his wonderful team Lynda, Lou, Adam, Hollie, Tanya and Claire. He loved and cared for you all so much and my heart goes out to you all. Rest in Peace Marc."

While Nicola's tribute suggests Covid played its part in Mr Pilcher's death, this has not been officially confirmed.

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