This is one of those stories that make you drop your coffee and yell “WHAT?” Alexander McQueen, who went by the name Lee, was a forty year old man and a supernova in the fashion world after climbing the ranks in just 3 years of being a full-fledged fashion house.
His mother, Joyce, passed away last week and it took a terrible toll on the fashion mogul. McQueen was due to unveil his latest creation at Paris Fashion Week in just a few weeks. He was found dead in his Mayfair home. It is said that he hanged himself.
Via Daily Mail:
‘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.’
Despite his mother’s death, he seemed to be slowly recovering. Hints from his Twitter suggest he was trying to forge on.
On February 3rd, he wrote: ‘I’m letting my followers know the my mother passed away yesterday if it she had not me nor would you RIP mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx…
Moments later, he added: ‘But life must go on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’
Then on Sunday, he said: ‘Sunday evening been a ****ing awful week but my friends have been great but now i have to some how pull myself together and finish with the HELLS ANGLES & PROLIFIC DEAMONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’
He appeared to have recovered slightly by this week. His final message, posted on Tuesday, said: ‘I’m here with my girl annie tinkerbell wishing kerry the ****,happy birthday in NY, your 40 now girl time to slow it down we think.’
How terribly sad. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to his family and friends.
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