Alexander McQueen Commits Suicide | Fashion Week 2010 | Mediaite Alexander McQueen, 40, Reportedly Commits Suicide (Updated) by Ruthie Friedlander | 10:27 am, February 11th, 2010 According to the Daily Mail , British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has committed suicide. The Gucci Group confirmed his death releasing the following statement, “‘It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.” From the Daily Mail : British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead after taking his own life. The 40-year-old committed suicide just three years after his close friend, Isabella Blow – who plucked him from obscurity and helped him become a star – killed herself. A source at McQueen’s office this afternoon confirmed his death, saying: ‘It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.’ His death comes just days before the start of London Fashion Week and weeks before he was due to unveil his new collection at Paris Fashion Week on March 9.

It’s a strange, and terrible, way to begin New York Fashion Week, which will undoubtedly be overshadowed by this tragedy. What was to be remembered as a farewell to Bryant Park, 2010’s first New York Fashion Week will now be remembered as the day a fashion icon was lost. McQueen is credited as being one of the youngest designers to ever receive “British Designer of the Year” award, winning it four times in just seven years. He has historically been known for his one of a kind imagination and edge factor. What walks down McQueen’s runway can be seen no where else and thought up by no other designer. Shock tactics wear thin in today’s fashion world. There is only so much that can be considered truly original or groundbreaking. Many times it feels as though it has all already been done. McQueen, especially in the past few years with his much gawked about 12-inch alien shoes and jaw dropping runway collections, turned fashion on its head, made us think and more importantly, made fashion lovers imagine. The world has lost one of this generation’s most important and forward thinking designers. Have a tip we should know?

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But some friends of McQueen weren't entirely shocked by his death. One told the Independent UK : "Lee was saying he wasn't interested in fashion any more, that he hated it--this was in a professional meeting. Not interested. He seemed to be declaring he was over fashion. As soon as I heard that, I thought it sounded ominous. The thing he has always managed to fall back on has been his design genius. Without that..." --- Fashion designer Alexander McQueen has taken his own life at age 40. His office confirmed his death, saying: 'It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.' He was found at his home in London. The UK Sun reports that he hanged himself. McQueen's mother Joyce died on February 2nd.

The next day the grieving designer tweeted "i'm letting my followers know the my mother passed away yesterday if it she had not me nor would you RIP mumx." A minute later he added "but life must go on!" On Sunday he tweeted "sunday evening been a f****** awful week but my friends have been great but now i have to some how pull myself together ..." Anna Wintour reportedly left the BCBG show in a rush on Thursday morning after hearing the news. She later released a statement saying "He brought a uniquely British sense of daring and aesthetic fearlessness to the global stage of fashion. In such a short career, Alexander McQueen's influence was astonishing -- from street style, to music culture and the world's museums. His passing marks an insurmountable loss." McQueen's close friend Kate Moss issued a statement through her rep on Thursday: "Kate is shocked and devastated at the tragic loss of her dear friend Lee McQueen. Her thoughts are with his family at this sad time. We would also ask that Kate's privacy is respected." Moss was a bridesmaid when McQueen married documentary filmmaker George Forsyth in 2000.

McQueen's secondary line, McQ, was to be presented Thursday, the day of his death, as part of New York Fashion Week . KCD, the PR company handling the show, says the presentation is canceled. The invitation: AlexanderMcQueen.com posted this message: News of his passing sent shock waves through Bryant Park on the first day of New York Fashion Week. Read reactions from Gwen Stefani, Heidi Klum and Fern Mallis here . McQueen's store on West 14th Street in New York was was temporarily closed on Thursday morning. (See photo in slideshow below.) From the Associated Press: Company spokeswoman Samantha Garrett said McQueen's body was found in the morning but that she had no information "in terms of circumstances." Police did not directly comment when asked about how McQueen died, but said officers were called by the ambulance service at 10:20 a.m. (1020GMT) to an address on Green Street, in central London, and found a 40-year-old man dead. They did not name him but said next of kin had been informed. The force said a post-mortem would be held but that the death was not being treated as suspicious.

McQueen's death came days before London Fashion Week, although he was not scheduled to show in the British capital. McQueen was scheduled to present his latest collection on March 9th at Paris Fashion Week. PHOTOS: of 22 People congregate outside designer Alexander McQueen's store in New York, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. McQueen was found dead in his London home Thursday. He was 40 years old. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Share this slide: Lee Alexander McQueen, the son of a taxi driver, was born in East London in 1969. He apprenticed on Savile Row as a teenager before attending Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. It was his graduation collection that caught the eye of stylist Isabella Blow . The two became remained close friends until Blow committed suicide in May, 2007. Read more about Isabella Blow here. Associated Press UPDATE: McQueen's sudden death robbed the fashion scene of one of its most innovative and successful young designers. He made his name first in London, then wooed audiences in Paris, New York and Milan to take his place in the upper echelons of the designing world.

His clothes were sexy and distinctive, dramatic and different, perfect for red-carpet presentations and late night rock gatherings. Acclaim and honors came in waves to the talented, bearded man favored by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Naomi Campbell. He was named British Fashion Designer of the Year on four separate occasions. Despite the accolades, McQueen clung tenaciously to his privacy, turning down most interview requests and shying away from the post-show limelight other designers craved. Known for his dramatic statement pieces and impeccable tailoring, he helped raise the profile of British fashion and was recognized by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 when she made him a Commander of the British Empire for his fashion leadership. His pieces were coveted and treasured by stylish women across the globe. "McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs," said Alexandra Shulman, the editor of British Vogue. Hal Rubenstein, a fashion director for InStyle magazine said McQueen started out tough and angry -- in his work and attitude -- but softened over time as he felt more appreciated by the industry. McQueen, he said, was a master of integration of technology into fashion.

"He changed the way so many of us see shows." Vivienne Westwood, perhaps Britain's most revered designer, said she was "incredibly sorry" to hear of McQueen's death. Little was immediately known about the circumstances surrounding his death, which came as the fashion elite was gathered in New York for a series of catwalk shows. Recently posted comments on his Twitter page showed signs of anguish over the Feb. 2 death of his mother. He said he wanted his mother to rest in peace and said, "But life must go on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Using an obscenity, he added that he had had an "awful week" and said he had to "some how pull myself together and finish." A presentation of McQueen's secondary label, McQ, had been scheduled for Thursday's opening day of New York Fashion Week. McQueen had never been expected at the show, which was quickly canceled. The designer received his early fashion training at the Central St. Martin's College of Art and Design, long recognized for its fashion-forward approach and encouragement of Britain's talented young designers. He learned the finer points of traditional men's tailoring at two famous, conservative Savile Row houses: Anderson and Sheppard and also Gieves and Hawkes.

"He was 16 when he came here," said John Hitchcock of Anderson and Sheppard. "He was a boy from Essex, he wanted to learn tailoring. He was a little bit different -- he was very ambitious." He said McQueen's success had inspired the next generation of designers. After his Savile Row stint, McQueen started to develop his trademark, more theatrical designs, working with several other brands before first starting his own label in 1992. He quickly earned a reputation for innovation that lasted until his death. His last name soon entered the fashion lexicon and become synonymous with new and cutting edge. The company he founded was purchased by the Gucci Group, and he retained creative control of his own brand. His runway shows -- more often like performance pieces because they were so dramatic, and sometimes, bizarre -- were always a highlight during the Paris ready-to-wear fashion week. One of his previous collections included a show built around the concept of recycling, with models donning extravagant headwear made out of trash. His last collection, shown in October in Paris, featured elaborate and highly structured cocktail dresses. Critics raved.

His edgy creations have been seen on numerous red carpets, worn by A-list actresses, including Sandra Bullock and Cameron Diaz. Lady Gaga recently made waves when she wore McQueen's spring 2010 lobster-claw shoes in her "Bad Romance" music video. McQueen's death came days before London Fashion Week, an event McQueen had skipped in recent years. McQueen is survived by his father and three sisters, Janet McQueen, Tracey Chapman and Jacqui McQueen, and brothers Tony and Michael McQueen.[32] A post-mortem is scheduled to take place on 15 February. More: Alexander McQueen commits suicide | Daily Mail Online 'He leaves the fashion world with an unfillable void.' Dolce & Gabbana Born in the East End and the son of a taxi driver, McQueen started as an apprentice at in Savile Row at the age of 16, where he made suits for Prince Charles. He was famously first discovered as a designer in the 90s by Isabella Blow, the style guru and fashion director of Tatler, who killed herself in May 2007 by taking weed killer after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

She bought all the clothes he made for his graduate show for £5,000. They were delivered to her in black binliners. With his ultra-short hair and Doc Marten boots and his penchant for shock tactics in his early catwalk shows, he was initially the 'enfant terrible' of the fashion world. There was a stir when he was made head designer at Givenchy in 1996, succeeding John Galliano. He later joined forces with Gucci, who bought 51 per cent of his company. His hugely successful career brought him numerous awards, including British designer of the year four times between 1996 and 2003 and the International Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designer Awards. He received an CBE in 2003. Openly gay, McQueen once described himself as the 'pink sheep of the family'. He once said: 'I was sure of myself and my sexuality and I've got nothing to hide. I went straight from my mother's womb onto the gay parade.' He married his partner, film-maker George Forsyth in 2000 on a yacht owned by the prince of Gambia in Ibiza.

Close friend Kate Moss was a bridesmaid. But, according to an interview with the New York Times last February, he was single again and had started seeing a porn star - identified only by 'his porn nom de famille Mr Stag'. Close: Alexander McQueen with Isabella Blow in 2003 Grief: McQueen, right, at Isabella Blow's funeral service in 2007 Within minutes of the Mail breaking the news of his death this afternoon, Twitter was awash with thousands of stunned posts. Leading lights of the fashion world also began to pay tribute, led by Moss. A statement released on her behalf said: 'Kate is shocked and devastated at the tragic loss of her dear friend Lee McQueen. Her thoughts are with his family at this sad time.' Alexandra Shulman, editor of Vogue, said: 'Lee McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs. 'At one level, he was a master of the fantastic, creating astounding fashion shows that mixed design, technology and performance and on another he was a modern-day genius whose gothic aesthetic was adopted by women the world over.

His death is the hugest loss to anyone who knew him and for very many who didn't.' Sue Whiteley his former CEO at McQueen said: 'This is devastating news. He was an unforgettable part of my life. He was a talent who was beyond others. People who worked with him would give 100 per cent and more because he was totally inspiring. This is an unimaginable loss for the fashion world. 'He was able to bring creativity to whatever he turns his hand to, from perfume bottles to every piece of clothing. It is a dark, dark day to hear this news. he was a British icon in fashion whose loss is unimaginable.' The final tweet: McQueen's Twitter page, with his last post, left on Tuesday A single rose left outside the Alexander McQueen store in Old Bond Street Designer Katherine Hamnett said: 'He was a genius. What a terrible, tragic waste.' Dolce & Gabbana said: 'We are deeply touched for the sudden death of Alexander McQueen, a designer whom we have always admired for his creative genius and unmatched inspiration. He leaves the fashion world with an unfillable void.' Designer Matthew Williamson said: 'I am shocked and deeply saddened by McQueen's death.

He was a genius and his talent was second to none. Like many others, I always cited him as a hugely inspirational leader of world fashion. He will be greatly missed.' Victoria Beckham, who is frequently photographed wearing McQueen designs, said: 'McQueen was a master of fashion, creative genius and an inspiration. 'Today the fashion industry has lost a true great. An icon of all time. He made all he touched beautiful and will be desperately missed. 'My heart is very much with his family and friends at this very sad time.' McQueen with his CBE outside Buckingham Palace in October 2003 A spokesman for the magazine publisher Conde Nast described the news as 'so sad' and said the company was 'quite devastated'. The British Fashion Council said: 'We are deeply saddened at the news of Alexander McQueen's untimely death. He was a unique talent and one of the world's greatest designers. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this sad time.' Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw added: 'Alexander McQueen made an outstanding contribution to British fashion. His extraordinary talent and creativity mean that his designs are adored not just by followers of haute couture but lovers of great style everywhere.

This is a great loss to one of Britain's most successful industries and to the design world more widely.' Fashion consultant Alice Smith, who arrived at McQueen's home with a bunch of flowers today, said: 'I have known Alexander since his first collection. He was a lovely man and the best fashion designer in the world. 'No one can beat him, no one will ever be as good as him. He was a charming man but also quite fragile.' The designer was the youngest of six children. He left school at 16 and went to work at Savile Row’s Anderson & Sheppard, whose clients included Prince Charles and Mikhail Gorbachev, after he saw a television program about the apprentice shortage in traditional tailoring. He went on to work for Gieves & Hawkes, theatre’s famous Angels & Bermans costumiers, and then worked in Japan and Italy. He returned to London in 1994, hoping to work as a pattern cutter tutor at London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins fashion school. Thanks to the strength of his portfolio, he was persuaded to enrol in the course himself. After graduating McQueen set up his own label based in the East End of London and it was then that he was spotted by Blow.

McQueen was forced to deny rumours of a rift between the pair at the time of her death, saying: ‘It’s so much b******s. These people just don’t know what they’re talking about. They don’t know me. They don’t know my relationship with Isabella. It’s complete bull****. 'People can talk; you can ask her sisters.… That part of the industry, they should stay away from my life, or mine and Isabella’s life. What I had with Isabella was completely disassociated from fashion, beyond fashion.’ McQueen with actress Sarah Jessica Parker in New York in 2006 McQueen with singer Janet Jackson at his store opening in LA in 2008 He was so distraught at her suicide that he dedicated his spring summer 2008 show at Paris fashion week to his late friend. The invites to the show were poster-size illustrations Richard Gray. It depicts a triumphant Blow, in a McQueen dress and a Philip Treacy headdress, in a horse-drawn carriage ascending to heaven. Miss Blow had said: 'My relationship with McQueen began in 1994, when I went to a Saint Martins graduate show.

I couldn't get a seat, so I sat on the stairs and I was just watching, when I suddenly thought: I really like those clothes, they are amazing. It was his first collection. ‘It was the tailoring and the movement which initially drew me to them. I tried to get hold of him and I kept calling his mother, but he was on holiday. She kept saying: 'He's not here, he's not here.' She told him: 'This crazy person is trying to get hold of you.' I eventually got to meet him and I decided to buy the collection: I bought one thing a month and paid him £100 a week.

He'd bring an outfit in a bin liner, I'd look at it and then he'd come to the cashpoint with me.’ Fashion Designer Commits Suicide: Latest News, Photos, Videos on Fashion Designer Commits Suicide - NDTV.COM Fashion Designer Commits Suicide Forced for divorce by hubby, fashion designer commits suicide Bangalore News | mid-day.com | Wednesday May 18, 2011 A 27-year-old woman committed suicide on Sunday and left three suicide notes, in which she stated that her husband was forcing for a divorce, but she was in love with him and would not let him go.Ruchi Shandilya, a budding fashion designer working with renowned city-based designer Manoviraj Khosla, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her reside... Alexander McQueen dead, most likely a suicide World News | Eric Wilson and Cathy Horyn, NYT News Service | Friday February 12, 2010 Flamboyant British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead at his London home on Thursday, after apparently committing suicide, police and reports said. Designer Alexander McQueen commits suicide at age 40.

– Screener Email News of fashion designer Alexander McQueen’s death by his own hand has rocked the international fashion industry. According to the latest reports , his office confirmed his death, saying: ‘It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.’ . McQueen was due to present his Fall 2010 collection in Paris next week. It is not known if the show will go on. ]]> */ Alexander McQueen Commits Suicide | Alexander McQueen, RIP : Just Jared Alexander McQueen Commits Suicide British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has died, his company has said. McQueen, 40, was found dead at his London home on Thursday morning (February 11). UK’s Daily Mail is reporting that McQueen committed suicide as he was found hanging in his apartment in the Green Park area. A statement from his family was released: “Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand has been found dead at his home. At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee‘s family.

Lee‘s family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this.” This is a big blow to the fashion community as he truly was a revolutionary designer. Is it a coincidence that this happened at the start of NY Fashion Week? One of his contemporary lines, McQ, was set to be shown this afternoon. McQueen also was scheduled to show his new designer collection at Paris Fashion Week on March 9. Our deepest condolences go out to McQueen‘s family and friends. Just Jared on Facebook Fifth Harmony makes a statement with their first performance as a foursome - TMZ Did Jennifer Garner give Ben Affleck an ultimatum? - Gossip Cop Tyler Posey steps out after a leaked video of him surfaces online - Just Jared Jr Is there trouble in paradise for Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson? - Radar Bella Hadid thinks Selena Gomez is using The Weeknd - Lainey Gossip Paul McCartney sues Sony for rights to Beatles songs - The Hollywood Reporter ← HE WAS SUCH A GOOD DESIGNER R.I.P! I loved all of his work! This is terrible :( PALVASHA oh goodness.

people r never happy with what they have omg i wud sooooo wish to be able to hav chance to be fashion designer and this guy had it all and yet was not happy. shocking niki @palvasha, his mom just recently died…. boo That is effing tragic. Really… He was a visionary Wendy 3rd. OMG :( I’m so sa Lisa2 I must live under a rock because I have never heard of him? Did he make gowns or regular daily clothes? rollingstone rest in peace you amazing man. Carol He was such a good designer ! R.I.P Alexander McQueen Oh no, he was so brilliant :( This is truly shocking, a huge loss for fashion. Mary omg i’m totally shocked.So so sad. Dan @ Lisa2 : well, yes u do live under a rock… he was such a good, talented and like Jared said Revolutionary designer… RIP to him. Vogue That is a shock. A brilliant deigner. What a shame. A very sad loss. RIP. _ R.I.P vi_1004 don’t think it was a suicide. i mean probably someone made it look like it. anyway he was FANTASTIC designer!

RIP Saudia I’m in serious shock. He’s an incredible designer. The fashion world lost one of the greats. RIP Mr. McQueen .. elin Nothing like waking up to bad news like this. Wonderfully talented designer. RIP sweetie How sad. :-( Shannon This is such a big shocker! you never really know someone just becasue of the outside to think off all the beautiful clothes he made and was so sad on the inside. Atrium is so sad he was so talented WICKED WENCH He was a truly creative individual with a visionary perspective in fashion. He will be sorely missed. LolaSvelt :speechless: Jen R.I.P! He was a true talent in the fashion world. I absolutely adored his plaid dresses, what a cool way to inject some Scottish pride into fashion! I would caution people not to necessarily believe what the Daily Mail is reporting. They’re a tabloid and have been known to make up and embelish stories. I don’t think at this time it’s certain whether it was a suicide or something else. R.I.P. Alexander McQueen, your designs will be missed! Violet What a HUGE loss!! So so sad!

his designs were amazing and his collections stunning. RIP :( LL neither…his designs were revolutionary, different, and outrageously beautiful. not all designers make gowns or day clothes. look him up. RIP. @ Dan : Dan, I looked him up on the internet. His designs were futuristic and interesting. I watched some of the videos of his last runway collection. The colors were very vibrant. I bet he could make some pretty interesing costumes. Lady Gaga was probably his best customer! The shoes were wild too! I want to say I saw them on Victoria Beckham? Polina it’s so sad and shocking… he was amazing, a real genius, and he will always stay among my favourites…. RIP Alexander McQueen. Jen He was a great designer, so innovative Brenda Why are you saying that? anna omg! soo sad! he killed himself because his mother died..didn’t he? Jayckson Lucy WHATTTTTTTTT?! This just cannot be true, I cant believe it. He was besides Rodarte my favourite fashion designer. God, I am just….speechless, I feel like I am slapped in my face. Rest In Peace. The world is a little darker without you. kolaO honestly shocked..

RIP, Mr. McQueen. Lisa2 @ LL : LL, I looked up his name on Just Jared and saw that many stars wore dresses or pieces of his work. Sandra Bullock at the SAG awards in her black with blue around the collar. Also Cameron Diaz wore red dress at the Golden Globes, but I didn’t care for it as much on her since it was red and she looked too pale, plus it was low cut in the front and I didn’t think her body shape was right for the dress. Not a bad dress, just not liking it on her is all. Anyway, he did have a creative mind when it came to fashion. daylight dancer I really wish this wasn’t true Piper i am more shocked than should be given the fact that i am so far removed from his world and only know of his work. regardless, i know him to be a genuine talent and a surprisingly humble and private person in an industry that’s all about pride and conceit. RIP. this is soooooooooooo sad man suicide is not a solution.

R.I.P ALEX you was a fab designer Bmine :-( I n F a m o u s l y C o o l ..i wish people would stop saying “oh my god” as if they’re hurt. by tomorrow not a single person who posted on this thread will even remember this. and i’m sure not a chick on here own a single article of his clothing. ahahahahahahaha.. Tim Famous people who committed suicide - San Antonio Express-News Famous people who committed suicide By mySA staff on August 15, 2014 11:03 AM Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Image 1of/26 Close Image 1 of 26 Here are some of the most famous people in history who took their own lives. Sources: Wikipedia; madamenoire.com Here are some of the most famous people in history who took their own lives. Sources: Wikipedia; madamenoire.com Photo: 2011 Getty Images Here are some of the most famous people in history who took their...

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Photo-6730539.91682 - San Antonio Express-News Image 23 of 26 1948: American actress, Carole Landis, overdose of pills. 1948: American actress, Carole Landis, overdose of pills. Photo: Film Favorites, Getty Images 1948: American actress, Carole Landis , overdose of pills. Photo-6730544.91682 - San Antonio Express-News Image 24 of 26 1944: Mexican actress, Lupe Vélez overdosed on Seconal tablets. 1944: Mexican actress, Lupe Vélez overdosed on Seconal tablets. 1944: Mexican actress, Lupe Vélez overdosed on Seconal tablets. Photo-6730530.91682 - San Antonio Express-News Image 25 of 26 1941: Virginia Woolf, English author, essayist, publisher, and writer of short stories; suicide by drowning.

1941: Virginia Woolf, English author, essayist, publisher, and writer of short stories; suicide by drowning. Photo: George C. Beresford, Getty Images 1941: Virginia Woolf , English author, essayist, publisher, and... Photo-6730509.91682 - San Antonio Express-News Image 26 of 26 Outbrain AR 6 Item-38489.91682 - San Antonio Express-News Famous people who committed suicide 1 / 26 Top fashion designer Alexander McQueen commits suicide | The Daily Caller Top fashion designer Alexander McQueen commits suicide TOP 384159 The fashion world is in shock this afternoon as it learns that Alexander McQueen has been found dead. The British fashion designer, who was just 40 years old, reportedly took his own life.

A statement just released on behalf of his family says ‘On behalf of Lee McQueen’s family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand has been found dead at his home.’ Breaking: Designer Alexander McQueen found dead | All The Rage | Los Angeles Times The Image staff muses on the culture of keeping up appearances Breaking: Designer Alexander McQueen found dead February 11, 2010 | 7:45 am Fashion designer Alexander McQueen, 40, has been found dead in his home in London. His press representatives at KCD Worldwide told All the Rage that the cause of death was suicide. [FOR THE RECORD, 8:09 a.m.: An earlier headline on this post said McQueen had committed suicide. Authorities have not released an official cause of death.] The following press release was issued: On behalf of Lee McQueen’s family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand has been found dead at his home.

At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee’s family. Lee’s family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this. -- Adam Tschorn Photo: Fashion designer Alexander McQueen walks down the catwalk after his ready-to-wear fall/winter 2009 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on March 10, 2009. McQueen was found dead in his London home earlier today. Credit: Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images. RELATED:

Question: AM Which fashion designer committed suicide in 2010?
Answer: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN