BBC Peaky Blinders icon Stephanie Collie dies as Cillian Murphy pays tribute to 'ferocious talent'

BBC Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy has paid tribute to costumer designer Stephanie Collie after she died at the age of 61. It comes following a diagnosis of terminal cancer six months ago.

Stephanie, who helped create the show's iconic looks, died peacefully on Saturday, October 26. In a statement, Cillian said that her work has "become iconic."

He added: "Stephanie was a ferocious talent. She invented the Peaky Blinders look and silhouette that has become iconic across the world. We will all miss her. RIP."

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A tribute has also been posted on the Peaky Blinders Instagram page, The Mirror reports. A post reads: "We were so saddened to learn of the passing of costume designer Stephanie Collie.

"Stephanie's incredible work in our first series was key to creating the iconic look of the Peaky Blinders, and has gone on to inspire so many people around the world. Our love and thoughts are with her family."

Hollywood A-lister, Samuel L. Jackson, added: "Stephanie was fuel for my characters. A wonderfully joyous & collaborative part of my process. I'll miss her, is an understatement." Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds said: "Deeply saddened to hear of Stephanie Collie's passing.

"She was an accomplished and talented designer — but the world has also lost two precious natural resources: her wry wit and acerbic observational humour. My condolences to her family, colleagues and all who knew her. Rest well, Stephanie."

Stephanie won a Royal Television Society Award for Best Costume Designer thanks to her work.