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Alexander McQueen commits suicide at age 40
Feb 11th
Yves St. Laurent, Isabella Blow, Bettie Page, and now Alexander McQueen. The fashion world is slowly losing some of its biggest names. Alexander (First name Lee) McQueen was discovered today in his London West End home by authorities.
McQueen was found hanged in his flat, though at this time, authorities are not regarding the death as suspicious, and will not confirm a suicide. All this, just weeks before fashion week.
He had recently suffered some personal losses, such as the death of a close friend in 2007, and he lost his mother only a week and a half ago.
McQueen is best known for his work at Givenchy, where he was the chief designer from 1996 to 2001. He is one of the most well known, and respected designers in the world, with four awards as British Designer of the year, and multiple international awards.
Recently, Alexander McQueen came into the spotlight more in America, when Lady Gaga dressed in head to toe McQueen for her "Bad Romance" video. Only the most innovative and exciting designers feature in Gaga's world. He has also designed for singer Rhianna, and Prince Charles.
Tributes to McQueen are pouring in from all over the world via social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. He will certainly be missed at this year's fashion week shows around the world.
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