British fashion icon Alexander McQueen commits suicide after his mom’s death

(HMG) -  The fashion industry is reeling after Alexander McQueen was found dead today by his boyfriend, at his luxury flat in Mayfair, central London, after taking his own life. The 40-year-old fashion designer’s suicide this morning,  comes just days after the death of his beloved mother, Joyce. It is believed McQueen, the four-time British designer of the year, hanged himself.  Mr McQueen’s close friend and fashion icon Isabella Blow, who helped kick-start his career, killed herself in 2007.  His death came days before London Fashion Week, and as final preparations were being made for a spring collection to be unveiled in Paris.  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’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.”

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