She had become one of the most prestigious and influential voices in fashion over her decades-long career.

“The world needs people like Vivienne to make a change for the better.”

Her husband and creative partner, Andreas Kronthaler, released a statement regarding Westwood’s death, theBBCreports.

Vivienne Westwood smiling

“I will continue with Vivienne in my heart,” he said.

Westwood became famous for the edgy punk andgrunge styleshe made high-fashion on the runway starting in the 1970s.

Her work in fashion will be missed.

Vivienne Westwood posing