Report: 'Project Runway' contestant Chris March dies at 56
March reportedly died Thursday of a heart attack. The designer competed on season four ofTV special in 2009 andseries from 2014-2016. He was also a writer, producer and star of his own Bravo show One of his biggest moments, however, was creating Meryl Streep's white Oscars gown and her Golden Globes gown in 2010. about dressing her for the Globes. “I have always wanted to design something for someone like that, and it was a great and amazing opportunity. ...
created for him by longtime friend Nelson Caraballo. March was placed in a medically-induced coma for multiple weeks. After emerging, he was "in a very fragile state" with his right arm paralyzed, "limited use" of his hands and legs and respiratory issues. "With skyrocketing medical bills, his health insurance has maxed out and he's in desperate need of continuous physical therapy in order to get back on track," according to the fundraiser page.
"As we all know Chris is an incredible human being—funny, witty and a super talented designer. However, his road to recovery has not been an easy one, after being released from the hospital he was placed in a nursing facility. In this facility, he's had to deal with homophobia, shortage of rehab personnel and lack of funds," Caraballo wrote.
He asked March to share a message to friends and family and quotes the designer as saying, “Where I am now is unbearable and makes me anxious and depressed every day. I have considered suicide many times. I have tried my best to make strides. There is a long road of physical therapy ahead of me." He continued, "In the face of all my setbacks, I try to remain positive ... I try to add humor, glamour, and a little glitter to my world.
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