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LONDON, Sept 26, 2010 AFP © - French-born fashion designer Catherine Walker, a favourite of Britain's late princess Diana, has died of cancer aged 65, Walker's family said on Sunday.
Catherine Walker with her evening gowns. Photo : Corbis
Walker died in hospital near her Sus###### home, southern England, on Thursday.
Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997,
wedding dresses, was buried in a black dress designed by Walker.
Walker's family said in a statement: "Catherine Walker overcame young widowhood and fought cancer twice with enduring bravery.
"She built one of the most successful British couture brands and at the same time raised a loving family. Catherine Walker has dressed many of the world's most beautiful women."