Alexander McQueen found dead in wardrobe
Posted: February 18, 2010 at 10:35 am | Tags: Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen died after hanging himself in a wardrobe, an inquest into his death has found.
The 40-year-old fashion designer – who was found dead in his London home last week on the eve of his beloved mother’s funeral – also left a suicide note and a post-mortem has now revealed he passed away due to asphyxiation and hanging.
The five-minute hearing at London’s Westminster Coroner’s Court was told his body had been identified on the day of his death by his sister, Janet McQueen, and were also informed there were no suspicious circumstances.
The inquest has been adjourned the inquest until April 28.
McQueen – who was born in London’s East End – was named British Designer of the Year on four occasions between 1996 and 2003 and made clothes for a whole range of high-profile stars, including Britain’s Prince Charles.
He was also awarded a CBE as well as being named International Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designer Awards.
Since his death, a host of stars – including Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham – have paid tribute to him, while Lady Gaga dedicated her performance at last night’s (16.02.10) BRIT Awards to him.
