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Fashion designer Carla Zampatti will be given a state funeral after family accepts NSW government’s offer
Iconic Australian fashion designer Carla Zampatti will be given a state funeral in New South Wales.
Zampatti died yesterday, aged 78, after falling and losing consciousness at the Opera in Sydney a week ago.
“Carla was talented, generous and inspiring. A true trailblazer in every respect,” Premier Gladys Berejiklian said in a statment.
“On behalf of the people of NSW, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Carla.”
Details of the funeral will be announced in coming days.
More to come.
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