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February 25, 2010
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Crowds of mourners including Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Stella McCartney, attended the private ceremony held at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge, London.
McQueen was discovered hanging in his closet by his cleaner on the eve of his mother's funeral on February 11.
The fashion world was at a loss when news of his death broke. He'll surely be missed by the millions of fans he gained throughout the years. Rest in peace Lee!
February 17, 2010
McQueen hung himself in a wardrobe closet at his Mayfair apartment, leaving a suicide note by his side, reports People magazine. His sister Janet McQueen discovered him.
A rep at the Alexander McQueen fashion house tells People, "There has been no date set for a memorial but we hope to know more shortly," and adds: "It will be very low-key."
Millions of fans and celebrity friends are still mourning his death. Just yesterday Lady Gaga, who was a good friend of McQueen's, dedicated her performance at the BRIT awards to the famed designer. Dressed in head-to-toe white lace, an emotional Gaga said, "And thank you to Lee McQueen."
It's so tragic that he took his own life. He will surely be missed.
February 14, 2010
His muse committed suicide three years ago, he lost his beloved mother earlier this month and now we've learned that he was heartbroken over a failed romance.
In an unpublished interview with Australia's Harper's Bazaar magazine, McQueen revealed he was hurting following the breakdown of his relationship with a mystery lover.
McQueen told the publication in January that he was seeing a mystery man and loved him so much he had his named tattooed on his arm--only to be devastated when his lover left him.
He said, "(He was) a b**tard who went back to Australia and I was left looking at his name."
The interview will be published in the magazine's upcoming April (10) issue. So tragic!
February 12, 2010
SJP often wore McQueen on the red carpet and in 'Sex and the City' and for her the carpet won't be the same without him.
"I am shocked and overcome with grief upon learning about the untimely death of the quiet genius Alexander McQueen," she said.
"My heart goes out to his family and all those who worked for and with him."
Of his creations, she says: "Every single inspired, original, lofty, whimsical, stunning, brilliant and jaw dropping detail was Alexander Mcqueen. There has never been anyone like him. And there simply never will be."
"What is more devastating is that despite all his success thus far, creatively, critically and commercially, his greatest achievements lay ahead of him. The future would be whatever he hoped to make of it," she says. "God speed Lee. It has been a privilege for all of us to know you. You will be indescribably missed."
Well said SJP, there will simply never be another Alexander McQueen. Rest in peace Lee.
February 11, 2010
Supermodel Kate Moss was not only a huge fan of his collection, she was a fan of McQueen himself. And she's absolutely "devastated" over his death.
"Kate is shocked and devastated at the tragic loss of her dear friend Lee McQueen. Her thoughts are with his family at this sad time. We would also ask that Kate's privacy is respected," said a rep for Moss.
Designers Vivienne Westwood and Matthew Williamson also paid tribute. Vivienne was "incredibly sorry" to hear the news, a spokesman said, while fellow designer Matthew commented: "I am shocked and deeply saddened by McQueen's death - he was a genius and his talent was second to none."
He went on: "Like many others, I always cited him as a hugely inspirational leader of world fashion - he will be greatly missed."
McQueen's suicide comes a week after the death of his mother (Feb. 2) and almost three years after style icon, Isabella Blow took her own life. So tragic! Rest in peace Lee, you'll be missed!
February 11, 2010
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Dita Von Teese: "Rest in peace, Mr. McQueen."
Kim Kardashian: "I just found out Alexander McQueen died!!! I'm in shock! So sad! I'm wearing one of his dresses now! He was such a talented designer"
Heidi Klum: "He was absolutely one of the most talented, extraordinary designers in the world ever."
Stephanie Pratt: "No, no, no omg so sad :( "
Russell Simmons: "Nice guy commited suicide. Hurts to hear"
Kelly Osbourne: "i am so so sad to hear the news of Lee (Alexander) McQueen! i really just dont know what say im really in shock"
Rachel Zoe: "I cant describe the tragic loss of such a brilliant man and designer Alexander McQueen..R.I.P xo RZ"
Joel Madden: "R.I.P. Alexander McQueen. You were one of the best man. Always hoped to meet you."
Boy George: "Very, very sad news about Lee McQueen. He was a genius, such tragic news."
Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman: "Lee McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His death is the hugest loss to anyone who knew him and for very many who didn't," she added.
Anna Wintour, Vogue's famous editor-in-chief, reportedly got the news "via text" during a BCBG show. "She got up and ran out mid-show," the Us Weekly reports.
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