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Chris March Biography

Chris March was Chris March Born in Alameda, California, on February 25, 196 Project Runway star and fashion designer He died of a heart attack Friday.

Super bummed to learn that designer Chris March has died. The Project Runway alum was easily one of the coolest designers to ever walk its catwalk, & designed looks for Madonna, Prince, Gaga, & so many others. The world is better because you got to spread your glitter on it. RIP pic.twitter.com/6UODBOecnd

— Eric Ansley Diaz (@GeekBoyEric) September 6, 2019

Chris March was a fan favorite contestant for his larger-than-life personality, and his wildly outstanding wig creations earned him his own collection at Target. He appeared on Project Runway All-Stars, before getting his own series on Bravo, Mad Fashion, and famously designed outfits for Madonna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Meryl Streep.

Chris March Early Life’s Incidents

He survived a near-fatal accident in 2017, a fall on his head for which he never fully recovered. After going to the hospital, March was put in a medically induced coma, in which he remained for two months. After “miraculously” waking up, he discovered that he was paralyzed in both legs from the knees down, and had lost the ability to move his right hand and arm. With the help of his friends and family, he powered through intensive physical therapy to try and get back to living a normal life.

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Chris March Death Cause

He died of a heart attack Friday.

Chris March Age

Chris March died at the age of 56

1. He Lost ‘Project Runway’ Season 4 to Christian Siriano

As finalist on Season 4, March was able to present his entire collection on the Bravo series. The season premiered in November 2007, and while he had a great showing, he eventually lost the top prize to winner Christian Siriano, which says a lot about the level of competition that season.

March returned to the series to compete in All Stars and went on to have a very successful career in fashion. He’s designed looks for major superstars and performers such as Madonna, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga.

‘Project Runway’ alum Chris March dead at 56 https://t.co/3HtW4SOp1F pic.twitter.com/QWBwDxQ52v

— Page Six (@PageSix) September 6, 2019

Chris memorably appeared numerous times on Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York City, where he helped Sonja Morgan pick out costumes. One of his most notable runway looks, Meryl Streep’s dress for the Academy Awards in 2010, where she was nominated for her starring role in the film, Julia and Julia.

Chris’s Family has already been Informed Chris Would Die After His 2017 Accident

A year after the accident, March opened up about his health in a statement to EW: “I woke up and called 911 and somehow got to the hospital. My blood sugar was over 500. My kidneys started failing, my right lung collapsed, and they had to give me a tracheotomy and put me on a ventilator…. my gall bladder was infected. I had a wound on my right leg. My body went septic. I came close to death many times—they called my family and they were told if they wanted to say goodbye to come right away,” but out of nowhere, he suddenly woke up.

#ProjectRunway contestant and fashion designer #ChrisMarch has died at the age of 56. March suffered a fall in 2017 that resulted in a series of debilitating medical issues, but March retained his humor through his Facebook posts. His over-the-top talent will be missed. pic.twitter.com/96FQl4fT3q

— HOTCHKA (@Hotchka) September 6, 2019

In March 2019, he updated Bravo TV on his recovery journey, explaining why Nelson Carabello started GoFundMe page to help with medical expenses. Up until 11 days ago, money was still being donated to help March out, and nearly $60,000 had been donated to assist with his ongoing physical therapy and residence in an assisted living facility in Northern California. While large in size and personality while on reality TV, throughout his difficult recovery, March had lost 160 pounds.

I am also in need of leg braces, specialized physical therapy, a hearing aid, and a new living arrangement. Where I am now is unbearable and makes me anxious and depressed every day. I have considered suicide many times. I have tried my best to make strides. There is a long road of physical therapy ahead of me. In December I was awarded disability, but California gives 95 [percent] of it to this facility, which leaves me with $52 per month. In the face of all my setbacks, I try to remain positive—the leg braces are an exciting new tool on my road to recovery. I am trying to get my tracheotomy removed, and I try my best to effect positive change in this facility for myself and all the residents here. I try to add humor, glamour, and a little glitter to my world.”

Chris March Performing in Drag

Chris March As Reality Tv Star

Not only was Chris known as a reality TV star, but he was also beloved as an entertainer. He performed in Marc Huestis’ drag show back in 1997, and his friend posted his condolences on Facebook. Huestis wrote, “Please make it stop! Just heard Chris March has passed away from a heart attack. He was a great talent, and as the man that got away, we in SF were always proud of his success. Here’s a snippet of young Chris at Christmas with Christina Crawford Castro gig. I was just in conversation with him last week about Arturo Galster, whom he loved deeply and flew into town for his memorial.