Assassination of Gianni Versace

Gianni Versace, a renowned Italian fashion designer, was assassinated outside his Miami Beach home on July 15, 1997. He was shot by Andrew Cunanan, a serial killer who had been on the run and had already murdered several people. Cunanan approached Versace as he was returning from a morning walk and fired two shots, killing him instantly. The murder shocked the fashion world and the public, highlighting issues of fame, obsession, and the darker side of celebrity culture. Cunanan later died by suicide while evading capture, leaving many questions unanswered about his motives.