Thursday, February 11, 2010

Fashion Designer Alexander McQueen Found Dead

By GINA DINUNNO


Top British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead at his London home Thursday morning, his family said. He was 40.

Check out photos of celebs wearing McQueen

"On behalf of Lee [Alexander] 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," said a statement released by McQueen's office.

A Scotland Yard spokesman, who asked that his name not be used, declined to comment on the cause of death until a post-mortem exam can be completed.

One of McQueen's contemporary lines, McQ, was scheduled to be shown next week at New York Fashion Week, People reports.

McQueen was one of the youngest designers to earn the title of British Designer of the Year, which he won four times. His unconventional early runway collections earned him the nickname "the hooligan of English fashion."

Celebrities including Rihanna and Lady Gaga often wore McQueen's pieces.


source:http://www.seattlepi.com/tvguide/415309_tvgif11.html

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