It is with a heavy heart to say that iconic British fashion designer, Alexander McQueen has died. The Daily Mail UK was the first to report this stating through an online article that McQueen has taken his own life.

I found out on Twitter this morning and was instantly floored at the news. Subsequent tweets online mysteriously discovered McQueen’s Twitter page (@McQueenworld) and  website went offline momentarily which was followed by the release of a statement on the site (click the image below to read the statement).

All we can do at this point is keep McQueen, his family and loved ones in our prayers, and respect their privacy. He will be greatly missed.