Kate Spade’s death has been ruled a suicide by New York’s chief medical examiner, two days after the famous fashion designer died in her flat in the city.
The 55-year-old’s body was discovered by a cleaner at her apartment in Park Avenue on Tuesday. Police said she left a note that pointed to “a tragic suicide”.
The medical examiner’s determination was released on Thursday.
Ms Spade's husband and business partner said she suffered from depression and anxiety for many years.
Andy Spade said in a statement Wednesday that his wife was seeing a doctor regularly and was taking medication to treat her disease.
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He said she "sounded happy" the night before and her death was a complete shock.
Andy Spade said his main concern is protecting their 13-year-old daughter's privacy as she deals with "unimaginable grief."