Supermodels Irina Shayk and Cindy Crawford pen heartfelt tributes to late fashion designer Roberto Cavalli after his death at 83: 'You will be missed'

Irina Shayk and Cindy Crawford are among the supermodels mourning the death of fashion designer Roberto Cavalli. 

The legendary designer passed away Friday at age 83 following a long illness. 

'It is with deep regret and a great sadness the Roberto Cavalli Maison participates in the passing of its founder Roberto Cavalli,' wrote the company in a statement.

'From humble beginnings in Florence, Mr. Cavalli succeeded in becoming a globally recognized name loved and respected by all.' 

Those offering tributes to the fashion icon spoke of his talent and his kindness. 

Irina Shayk, 38, was one of many models and actresses to mourn the passing of designer Roberto Cavalli who died Friday at age 83 following a long illness

Shayk, 38, posted a photo of herself wearing a sheer black dress as the fashion icon wrapped his arm around her waist from what appeared to be an afterparty. 

'RIP @robertocavalli' the runway beauty posted on social media.

Cindy Crawford, 58, shared throwback photos from past work with Cavalli. One was from a red carpet event, the other from the runway. 

'So sorry to hear about the passing of my dear friend @roberto_cavalli. You will be missed,' she wrote one on snap.

'He brought boldness and color to his fashion and I always felt beautiful wearing his art,' she penned on the runway photo. 

Cavalli was known for his love of using fur and animal print in his designs.

'I love nature. Animals have the best dresses. God made them so well-dressed,' is how he explained his penchant.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals eventually convinced him to use only faux fur in 2022. 

Cindy Crawford, 58, shared throwback photos from past work with Cavalli. 'So sorry to hear about the passing of my dear friend @roberto_cavalli. You will be missed,' she wrote one on the snap

Another photo from the runway praised the designer's fashion as art 

Former Destiny's Child member and fashionista Kelly Rowland, 43, sent a heartfelt farewell

Former Destiny's Child member and fashionista Kelly Rowland, 43, sent a heartfelt farewell. 

'Mr. Cavalli! Thank you for Your talent &creativity! And for always being SO INCREDIBLY KIND!' 

'You made us all feel so sexy And fly!  You will truly be missed!' she penned over a photo of her kissing the designer. 

Lindsay Lohan, 37, shared a photo from her younger days, wearing a sparkly bronze and gold tank dress.

'An incredible human being, an icon, my friend, You will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace,' she scrolled.

Ciara, 38, shared a photo that brought back a sweet memory.

Forever grateful for this moment,' the How We Roll singer explained.

Lindsay Lohan, 37, shared a photo from her younger days, wearing a sparkly bronze and gold tank dress. She called Cavalli 'an incredible human being, an icon, my friend'

Ciara, 38, shared a photo that brought back a sweet memory of the night 'Mr. Cavalli told he he wanted to be in a @roberto_cavalli campaign'

 'It was the night Mr. Cavalli told he he wanted to be in a @roberto_cavalli campaign and it happened shortly after.'

'He was truly a genius and inspiration to so many of us and fashion! RIP Legend. Your beautiful legacy will live on forever in our hearts.'

Model and actress Larsen Thompson, 23, wrote 'Sending love and prayers ❤️' on the design house's Instagram page.

The Wiz star, Deborah Cox, 49, followed suit, penning, 'His spirit lives on. Thank you, Roberto❤️'