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L'Wren Scott: Tributes pour in as Jagger denies split report | L'Wren Scott: Tributes pour in as Jagger denies split report |
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Tributes have poured in for fashion designer L'Wren Scott, discovered dead in her New York City flat in an apparent suicide. | |
Scott, who was believed to be 49, was found by her assistant at 10:00 local time (14:00 GMT) on Monday. | Scott, who was believed to be 49, was found by her assistant at 10:00 local time (14:00 GMT) on Monday. |
Supermodel Naomi Campbell, Vogue editor Anna Wintour and singer Madonna were among those who eulogized Scott. | Supermodel Naomi Campbell, Vogue editor Anna Wintour and singer Madonna were among those who eulogized Scott. |
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger meanwhile hit out at a report that he had recently split from the designer. | |
Scott was found dead by her assistant 90 minutes after sending her a text message asking her to come to her Manhattan apartment without specifying why, reports the Associated Press news agency. | |
Police said there was no sign of foul play and no note was found. | Police said there was no sign of foul play and no note was found. |
'Total perfectionist' | 'Total perfectionist' |
Naomi Campbell said Scott was "the epitome of elegance and femininity". | Naomi Campbell said Scott was "the epitome of elegance and femininity". |
Anna Wintour described Scott as "a total perfectionist... always unbelievably generous, gracious, kind and so much fun." | Anna Wintour described Scott as "a total perfectionist... always unbelievably generous, gracious, kind and so much fun." |
She added: "Her old world American manners and charm were from another time, but her sensibility was always fiercely modern." | She added: "Her old world American manners and charm were from another time, but her sensibility was always fiercely modern." |
Madonna wrote in a statement: "This is a horrible and tragic loss. I'm so upset. I loved L'Wren's work and she was always so generous with me." | Madonna wrote in a statement: "This is a horrible and tragic loss. I'm so upset. I loved L'Wren's work and she was always so generous with me." |
Actress Nicole Kidman, said to be a friend of many years, was "heartbroken and in shock right now and unable to say anything", according to a spokeswoman. | Actress Nicole Kidman, said to be a friend of many years, was "heartbroken and in shock right now and unable to say anything", according to a spokeswoman. |
Bianca Jagger, one of Sir Mick's former wives, tweeted: "Heartbroken to learn of the loss of the lovely and talented L'Wren Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace." | Bianca Jagger, one of Sir Mick's former wives, tweeted: "Heartbroken to learn of the loss of the lovely and talented L'Wren Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace." |
A spokesman for Sir Mick, 70, issued a statement late on Monday to deny a report that he had recently ended his relationship with Scott, whom he began dating in 2001. | A spokesman for Sir Mick, 70, issued a statement late on Monday to deny a report that he had recently ended his relationship with Scott, whom he began dating in 2001. |
"The story in the New York Post re a split between Mick Jagger and L'Wren Scott is 100% untrue," said his spokeswoman, Victoria Scarfone. | "The story in the New York Post re a split between Mick Jagger and L'Wren Scott is 100% untrue," said his spokeswoman, Victoria Scarfone. |
"There is absolutely no basis in fact to this story. It is a horrible and inaccurate piece of gossip during this very tragic time for Mick." | "There is absolutely no basis in fact to this story. It is a horrible and inaccurate piece of gossip during this very tragic time for Mick." |
The Rolling Stones singer, who is currently on tour with the band, said earlier he was "completely shocked and devastated" by her death. | The Rolling Stones singer, who is currently on tour with the band, said earlier he was "completely shocked and devastated" by her death. |
The band are due to play in Perth, Western Australia, on Wednesday, though it is unclear if the performance will go ahead. | The band are due to play in Perth, Western Australia, on Wednesday, though it is unclear if the performance will go ahead. |
According to its last UK filing Scott's firm, LS Fashion Limited, owed creditors about $7.6m (£4.6m), as of 31 December 2012. It had assets of $1.7m. | According to its last UK filing Scott's firm, LS Fashion Limited, owed creditors about $7.6m (£4.6m), as of 31 December 2012. It had assets of $1.7m. |
Scott's death comes a month after she cancelled a show at London Fashion Week, saying production delays had left key pieces unready for the show. | Scott's death comes a month after she cancelled a show at London Fashion Week, saying production delays had left key pieces unready for the show. |
Scott, born Luann Bambrough, was raised by Mormon adoptive parents in the US state of Utah. | Scott, born Luann Bambrough, was raised by Mormon adoptive parents in the US state of Utah. |
She was said to be 6ft 3in (1.9m) tall, towering over her boyfriend. | She was said to be 6ft 3in (1.9m) tall, towering over her boyfriend. |
Scott began her career as a model in Paris, then moved to Los Angeles to become a fashion stylist, according to a biography on her company's website. | Scott began her career as a model in Paris, then moved to Los Angeles to become a fashion stylist, according to a biography on her company's website. |
She founded her own high-end fashion label in 2006 and created a more affordable line of clothes with Banana Republic. | She founded her own high-end fashion label in 2006 and created a more affordable line of clothes with Banana Republic. |
Scott had dressed actresses such as Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Angelina Jolie for red carpet events. | Scott had dressed actresses such as Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Angelina Jolie for red carpet events. |
She was also a costume consultant for films such as Ocean's Thirteen and Eyes Wide Shut. |
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