Spencer wouldn't say what hospital was treating Blackwell or explain the nature of Blackwell's illness. Blackwell, whose first name is Richard, has for decades issued an annual worst-dressed list that is famous for its tongue-in-cheek cruelty.
Fashion critic Mr. Blackwell hospitalized
LOS ANGELES (AP) - August 7, 2008 Blackwell, 85, has been in the hospital and unconscious since
Tuesday, his partner, Robert Spencer, said from his home in Los
Angeles.