Suicidal Death of famed fashion designer Kate Spade, 55 mourned worldwide on social media!

Published on June 6, 2018 | Published By: shahid | In Death , Health

World-renowned fashion designer Kate Spade died on Tuesday.
She was only 55.

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Kate Spade and her suicide

Kate Spade was found hanging in her home in Park Avenue, New York on Tuesday 5 June 2018. It is a case of suspected suicide. She was discovered by her housekeeper at around 10.20 am.

She used a scarf tied to the bedroom doorknob to kill herself. Authorities have not provided more information but did state that she had left a note at the scene.

The content of the note has not yet been made public but it was addressed to her daughter Frances. Andy was apparently not in the house when she took her life. He was in their Upper East Side apartment at that time.

The reactions to her sudden untimely death

People all around the world have reacted to the sudden and untimely death of this famous and respected businesswoman. Social media has been flooded with messages of condolence and words expressing shock at her death.

Her previous publicist Rob Shuter said:

“She was kind. She was decent and above all, she taught everyone around her to be nice. We are heartbroken.”

Chelsea Clinton wrote:

My grandmother gave me my first Kate Spade bag when I was in college. I still have it. Holding Kate’s family, friends and loved ones in my heart.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) June 5, 2018

Fashion designer Liz Lange was also overwhelmed and stated:

The nicest woman, the first person to compliment me on Liz Lange Maternity when I first started. And the creator of the most iconic brand. I am heart broken by this news. https://t.co/teisqU6JK8
— Liz Lange (@lizlange) June 5, 2018

Fellow designer Kenneth Cole tweeted about the great impact her work had on the fashion world.

“I believed that I could, so I did”. She alone didn’t change the handbag world but she was an inspiring accessory. #KateSpade #RIP — Mr. Kenneth Cole (@mr_kennethcole) June 5, 2018

Actress Beth Behrs wrote:

This is heart wrenching . My love to her family and friends. https://t.co/tZfYU7VaxZ
— Beth Behrs (@BethBehrs) June 5, 2018

Many of the celebrity and people from the fashion world stressed the importance of mental health and the need to talk to someone about it. Actress Patti Murin was deeply moved with this news. She said:

This is absolutely devastating. The mental health crisis is real. https://t.co/Lg4Fav1sST
— Patti Murin (@PattiMurin) June 5, 2018

Singer Josh Groban said:

Depression does not discriminate and comes without warning. RIP Kate Spade. Love to her family.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
— josh groban (@joshgroban) June 5, 2018

Theater singer and actress Jessica Vosk had a similar message to share. Kate’s long-term friend Fern Mallis has called the suicide ‘out of character’.

The reaction of her fans

Her fans and people who knew her were also greatly disturbed by the news. One wrote:

“My heart honestly just stopped. Just had an alert to say Kate Spade has passed away, suspected suicide. A massive loss to the fashion world, truly loved her. Sending love to her family & friends, it shows how you never know what happens behind close doors,”

Another Twitter user Scottie Hughes stated:

“Heartbroken to hear about #KateSpade. My favorite designer who looked out for women of all shape & means. She was a beautiful and talented woman & while she brought so much confidence & happiness to other women, I am saddened she was missing in her own life. RIP,”

Another social media user said:

“It doesn’t matter what someone’s title is, how much money they have, or how popular one is… #MentalIllness #Suicide does not discriminate… my thoughts & prayers go out to Family/Friends during this mournful time,”

Kate and her business

Kate Spade launched her New York-based design company called Kate Spade handbags in the early 1990s. Her husband Andy was also her partner in it. Her quirky designs became a rage and the couple then expanded their business.

Kate and Andy moved on to design clothes, jewelry, shoes, stationery, eyewear, baby items, bedding, gifts, and tabletop. In 2016, they started a new venture called Frances Valentine. The brand is named after their only child Frances Spade, 13.

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