Designer Alexander McQueen found dead; Takes own life after mother dies [video]
”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.”
From the website of Alexander McQueen on his apparent suicide at the age of 40. The famed fashion designer’s prolific career came into focus recently as singer Lady Gaga wore many of his most recent dress and shoe designs; most notably in her ”Bad Romance” video. (Alexander McQueen)
- ”i’m letting my followers know the my mother passed away yesterday if it she had not me nor would you RIP mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx” (11:46 AM Feb 3rd from web)
- ”but life must go on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (11:47 AM Feb 3rd from web)”
- “La reine Margot (2:21 PM Feb 3rd from web)
- sunday evening been a fucking awful week but my friends have been great but now i have to some how pull myself together and finish with the (12:38 PM Feb 7th from web)
- HELLS ANGLES & PROLIFIC DEAMONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (12:40 PM Feb 7th from web)
Final posts to Alexander McQueen‘s Twitter page which may explain the motivations behind the otherwise private designer’s state of mind before reportedly taking his own life. (Alexander McQueen (McQueenWorld) on Twitter)
”I came out really young. I was never in [the closet]. 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.”
Alexander McQueen speaking with The Face magazine in 2002. (Vogue UK)
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