Iconic Brisbane fashion designer Daniel Lightfoot has died unexpectedly on Christmas Day.

He became a household name in the 1980s, and was named as Queensland’s best designer in 1986, going on to dress Liza Minnelli.

His daughter Paris and ex-wife Suzie, who he remained close friends with, paid tribute in a moving 9News report aired last night.

“We want to celebrate everything that he did and just remember him as the light of the party and the fun, crazy hilarious person that he was,” Paris told 9News reporter Ebony Cavallaro.

A celebration of his life is planned for the new year.

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