The British fashion designer, Alexander McQueen, reportedly committed suicide days after his mother died. He was 40 years old.  His office confirmed his death stating, “It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.”

The designer was left devastated when his mother passed away on February 2. He admitted he was having trouble dealing with her death, but was committed to moving on with his life.

“i’m letting my followers know that my mother passed away yesterday if it she had not me nor would you RIP mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx but life must go on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (sic),” he wrote on his Twitter page.

McQueen started making dresses for his three sisters as a child and left school at 16 to pursue a career in fashion.

He eventually received his Masters degree in fashion design at London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.

In 1996, he was appointed the head designer at Givenchy, where he worked until March 2001. He then founded his own eponymous label and has since won countless awards. He went on to be awarded a CBE, as well as being named International Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designer Awards.

Posted by : Tia Nicole Newton at 02:48 AM (IST)