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Hundreds of Law enforcement officers and FBI Agent’s hunted for Andrew in the city, and eight days later Andrew Cunanan was found hiding in a luxury Houseboat by the vessel’s caretaker. Before the Police could catch him he took his own life by shooting himself in the head.
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The second service was held on the 22nd July 1997, in Milan’s Gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral. The service was attended by approximately two thousand people. Many fellow fashion designers attended the service, to show their respect to the man, who had turned the fashion world around. And to say goodbye to a fashion legend.
Guests included Giorgio Armani, Carla Fendi, and Gianni’s favourite super model, Naomi Campbell. Also present was Gianni’s close friends, Sir Elton canada goose outlet toronto factory John and Princess Diana.
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