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| Designer Alexander McQueen dies | Designer Alexander McQueen dies |
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| The fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead, his company said. | The fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead, his company said. |
| His office confirmed to the BBC that Mr McQueen, 40, was discovered at his London home this morning. | His office confirmed to the BBC that Mr McQueen, 40, was discovered at his London home this morning. |
| Police said that his death was not being treated as suspicious. The BBC's Tom Symonds said reports he had taken his own life had not been confirmed. | |
| A statement said his family were "devastated" at the "tragic news", and added that they shared "a sense of shock and grief". | A statement said his family were "devastated" at the "tragic news", and added that they shared "a sense of shock and grief". |
| In a message on his Twitter page on 3 February, Mr McQueen said his mother had passed away. | In a message on his Twitter page on 3 February, Mr McQueen said his mother had passed away. |
| A former British Designer of the Year winner, London-born Mr McQueen started his career as an apprentice in Savile Row, where he learned how to make jackets at Gieves and Hawkes. | A former British Designer of the Year winner, London-born Mr McQueen started his career as an apprentice in Savile Row, where he learned how to make jackets at Gieves and Hawkes. |
| 'Shock and grief' | 'Shock and grief' |
| FROM BBC RADIO 5 LIVE More from BBC Radio 5 live | FROM BBC RADIO 5 LIVE More from BBC Radio 5 live |
| Mr McQueen won the distinction of being named British designer of the year four times between 1996 and 2003 and was also awarded the CBE. | Mr McQueen won the distinction of being named British designer of the year four times between 1996 and 2003 and was also awarded the CBE. |
| In 1996, the man nicknamed "the hooligan of English fashion", with his close-cropped hair and Doc Martens, was named head designer at the Paris couture house of Givenchy. | In 1996, the man nicknamed "the hooligan of English fashion", with his close-cropped hair and Doc Martens, was named head designer at the Paris couture house of Givenchy. |
| Mr McQueen's close friend and fashion icon Isabella Blow, who helped kick-start his career, killed herself in 2007. | Mr McQueen's close friend and fashion icon Isabella Blow, who helped kick-start his career, killed herself in 2007. |
| A statement released by his office - referring to the designer by his given first name, Lee - read: "On behalf of Lee McQueen's family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand, has been found dead at his home. | A statement released by his office - referring to the designer by his given first name, Lee - read: "On behalf of Lee McQueen's family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand, has been found dead at his home. |
| Mr McQueen wrote of his mother's death on Twitter | Mr McQueen wrote of his mother's death on Twitter |
| "At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family. | "At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family. |
| "Lee's family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this." | "Lee's family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this." |
| His death came days before London Fashion Week, and as final preparations were being made for a spring collection to be unveiled in Paris. | His death came days before London Fashion Week, and as final preparations were being made for a spring collection to be unveiled in Paris. |
| On 3 February, he wrote on his Twitter page that his mother had passed away the day before, adding: "RIP mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx." | On 3 February, he wrote on his Twitter page that his mother had passed away the day before, adding: "RIP mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx." |
| His brilliant imagination knew no bounds Alexandra ShulmanBritish Vogue Obituary: Fashion king McQueen | His brilliant imagination knew no bounds Alexandra ShulmanBritish Vogue Obituary: Fashion king McQueen |
| Four days later he wrote that he had had an "awful week" but said "friends have been great", adding: "now i have to some how pull myself together". | Four days later he wrote that he had had an "awful week" but said "friends have been great", adding: "now i have to some how pull myself together". |
| Tributes have been paid to Mr McQueen from across the fashion world and beyond. | |
| Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw said he had "made an outstanding contribution" to British fashion. | |
| The designer Katherine Hamnett said: "He was a genius. What a terrible, tragic waste." | The designer Katherine Hamnett said: "He was a genius. What a terrible, tragic waste." |
| Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, said Mr McQueen had influenced a whole generation of designers. | Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, said Mr McQueen had influenced a whole generation of designers. |
| She added: "His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs. | She added: "His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs. |
| Police stood guard outside Mr McQueen's home | Police stood guard outside Mr McQueen's home |
| "His death is the hugest loss to anyone who knew him and for very many who didn't." | "His death is the hugest loss to anyone who knew him and for very many who didn't." |
| Designer Matthew Williamson said he was "shocked and deeply saddened". | Designer Matthew Williamson said he was "shocked and deeply saddened". |
| Mr McQueen's body was removed from the house and taken away in a private ambulance at 1646 GMT. | |
| A man with short blond hair, who said he was Mr McQueen's boyfriend, had been allowed inside at 1615 GMT. | |
| Staff were in tears at his company headquarters in Farringdon, central London. | |
| A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We were called by London Ambulance Service at about 10.20am this morning to reports of a man found dead at an address in Green Street, W1. | A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We were called by London Ambulance Service at about 10.20am this morning to reports of a man found dead at an address in Green Street, W1. |
| "He is believed to be 40 years old and from London. Next of kin have been informed, however we await formal identification before releasing the name of the deceased." | "He is believed to be 40 years old and from London. Next of kin have been informed, however we await formal identification before releasing the name of the deceased." |
| What are your memories of Alexander McQueen? Did you meet or work with him? What is his legacy to the fashion industry? | What are your memories of Alexander McQueen? Did you meet or work with him? What is his legacy to the fashion industry? |
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