Karl Lagerfeld dies aged 85 in France

ALAIN JOCARD / AFP

German-born fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died in Paris. He was 85.

That's according to multiple reports in the French media.

The creative designer of Chanel had been unwell for several weeks, and had missed a number of fashion shows.

A source close to the Chanel fashion company confirmed the news to Reuters.

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