In Memoriam: Eiko Ishioka, Costume Designer
Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark mourns loss of costume designer Eiko Ishioka.
This statement was released today by the producers of Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark:
"We mourn the passing of Eiko Ishioka, a great woman and a great artist. Her extraordinary contribution to Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark is but one part of an incredible legacy. Her work will continue to touch audiences for years to come, but she will be greatly missed. The entire Spider-Man Turn Off The Darkcompany dedicates tonight’s (Thursday’s) performance to her memory.”
-- Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris, producers
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