Former Rolls-Royce design boss Ian Cameron has been reportedly stabbed to death at home

The design world was reeling on Sunday 14 July 2024, when news broke of the death of Ian Cameron. The former Rolls-Royce and BMW designer had been reportedly stabbed to death at his home in Bavaria, Germany, during a possible robbery. 

Cameron, who retired from Rolls-Royce in 2014, led the revival of the British luxury marque with the Phantom Limousine in 2003. Prior to Rolls-Royce, Cameron spent many years at BMW, designing the exterior of the Z8 and 3 series.

Full obituary to follow. 

UPDATE – 19 July 14:36: A 22-year-old Serbian man suspected to be the killer has been arrested in France following a manhunt by police.