The world was left in shock after famous American fashion designer Kate Brosnahan Spade was found dead in her Manhattan apartment on Tuesday, June 5.
New York Police Department (NYPD) sources said that Spade, who is known for her colorful line of handbags, hanged herself in an apparent suicide, reported CNN.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea said that authorities immediately went to Spade’s apartment after they received a call from her housekeeper at around 10:10 a.m.
Shea added that a suicide note, which was addressed to the designer’s daughter, was found at the scene.
Spade was 55 at the time of her unexpected death.
Spade’s eponymous fashion brand also revealed the devastating news on their social media accounts.
Spade started her multi-million handbag empire in 1993 and opened her first shop in New York City three years later.
She revolutionized the fashion industry by introducing accessible handbags, clothes, jewelry, and other fashion pieces.
Celebrities and well-known personalities took to social media to send messages and condolences after Spade’s passing.
Many of them also encouraged other netizens to help out a person who is in an apparent suicidal state.
Kate Spade’s tragic passing is a painful reminder that we never truly know another’s pain or the burden they carry. If you are struggling with depression and contemplating suicide, please, please seek help. https://t.co/eruSexNoGj
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) June 5, 2018
I am heartbroken about the news of Kate Spade. I have worn her clothes many, many times. They were colorful, bold, cheerful, and encouraged women to find the twinkly person inside them. You couldn’t walk into her boutiques and not smile. Rest In Peace, Kate.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) June 5, 2018
I decided to wear head-to-toe Kate Spade to an event tonight to honor her contributions to fashion and women in business. I always admired that she was self-made and was so sad to hear the news of her passing. Rest easy, Kate..and thank you for making so many women feel wonderful pic.twitter.com/fuRCrv8Ozx
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) June 6, 2018
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
I lost a close friend to suicide when I was 13. It crushed me. And sort defined my inner monologue for years. Hearing that Kate Spade’s daughter is that age, and knowing her pain is 1000 times what mine was, please be extra thoughtful about what you say and post. Be extra kind.
— Brian Koppelman (@briankoppelman) June 6, 2018
Kate,
Your bright style has lit us up with joy for decades.
I took your messenger bag to class
Sent your thank you notes to my wedding guests
Served my kids birthday cake on your dishes
Girls like me wanted to wear you, hang with you & be you.Thank you & good night.#katespade
— Stephanie Ruhle (@SRuhle) June 6, 2018
