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Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks passes away in Goa

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Fashion designer and activist Wendell Rodricks has passed away at his Goa home on Wednesday.

Born on May 28, 1960, Rodricks was associated with several social causes and was especially active on the issues of environment and gay rights. In 2014, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the government.

After the news of his demise broke, Goa health minister Vishwajit Rane tweeted: “Deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of my very good friend and designer, Wendell Rodricks. His excellency in his work & skills are irreplaceable & shall always be cherished. We will truly miss him. My heartfelt condolences to his family & dear ones.”

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Rodricks turned to environmental activism as he was pained by the degrading ecosystem of his state Goa. In his autobiography ‘The Green Room’, he wrote about how his love for Goa gradually made him a “reluctant activist”.

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