We have an update on the tragic death of Kate Spade.
As previously reported, the iconic fashion designer was found dead on June 5 inside her Manhattan apartment.
The cause of death has been ruled a suicide by hanging.
Since this awful news went public, celebrities from across various industries have sent their condolences to Spade’s loved ones, while also expressing their shock and sadness over this development.
Spade was only 55 years old at the time of her death.
Now, TMZ has posted an update on the situation, writing on Thursday morning that drugs were found at the scene of Spade’s suicide.
But there’s a pretty big catch to this detail:
The drugs were not illegal.
According to law enforcement, officers looking through Spade’s Park Avenue residence instead came across the anxiety pills, which were prescribed to the designer.
It’s not even clear at the moment whether or not Spade has any of these meds in her system at the time of her passing.
Previously, Spade’s sister had come out and said her famous sibling had been battling Depression and/or other forms of mental health disease in the years and months leading up to her hanging.
We cannot say for certain if she was ever diagnosed officially, however.
Other insiders have said that Kate’s state of mind took a turn for the much worse after she and her long-time husband, Andy, went through a very difficult period in their marriage last year.
Andy has said in a lengthy statement that he and Kate were separated, but would occasionally dine together or spend time together for the sake of their 13-year old daughter.
This is what Andy Spade said in his emotional response to his estranged wife’s suicide:
Kate was the most beautiful woman in the world. She was the kindest person I’ve ever known and my best friend for 35 years”My daughter and I are devastated by her loss, and can’t even begin to fathom life without her.
We are deeply heartbroken and miss her already…
Kate suffered from depression and anxiety for many years. She was actively seeking help and working closely with her doctors to treat her disease, one that takes far too many lives…
Our daughter was our priority.
We were not legally separated, and never even discussed divorce. We were best friends trying to work through our problems in the best way we knew how…
My main concern is Bea and protecting her privacy as she deals with the unimaginable grief of losing her mother. Kate loved Bea so very much.
Spade allegedly left a suicide note that singled out her child and emphasized how much Bea meant to her.
This is just tragic all around.
Kate’s funeral is being held Thursday in Kansas City, Missouri, where she was born and raised.
We continue to send our thoughts to her loved ones and we hope Kate Spade is resting in peace.
Here is a look at other celebrities who have also died in 2018, including a few prominent ones who also killed themselves. RIP to all.
