Designer Kate Spade dead at 55

Designer Kate Spade has died at the age of 55 of an apparent suicide.

She was found hanging inside her Park Avenue, NY apartment by housekeeping staff around 10:20 this morning.

They say she left a note, but police are not releasing any details while the investigation is ongoing.

Kate Spade created a line of handbags in the early 90’s the grew very popular. There are now 140 stores in the U.S. and over 175 stores internationally.