Designer Kate Spade has died at the age of 55 of an apparent suicide.
She was found hanging inside her Park Avenue, NY apartment by housekeeping staff around 10:20 this morning.
They say she left a note, but police are not releasing any details while the investigation is ongoing.
Kate Spade created a line of handbags in the early 90’s the grew very popular. There are now 140 stores in the U.S. and over 175 stores internationally.