In his later years Mugler became reclusive , wanting to distance himself from his brand , he took up bodybuilding but was also involved in several accidents that changed his appearance . In an interview with Interview Magazine he said , “ I wanted my face to represent progress , because after years of being a thin , charming dancer , I wanted to be a warrior . I ’ ve done so much in my life . I ’ ve fought so much . I ’ m a superhero , so it ’ s normal to have the face of one .”
Mugler died of natural causes at his residence in Paris on 23 January 2022 , at the age of 73
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