World renowned fashion designer Alexander McQueen took his own life in his London flat today — one week after his mother passed away. McQueen was due to attend his mother’s funeral tomorrow. He was 40-years-old.

According to unidentified sources, McQueen hanged himself.

His office released this brief statement:

“It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.”


Source: HM!