Update, June 6, 2018: Kate Spade's husband released a statement [1] following her death. Andy Spade explained that Kate had been battling depression and anxiety for years and actively seeking help. Despite reports, the two had no plans for a divorce. He also shared that although a note left behind by Kate has been circulating, he has not yet seen it and is "appalled that a private message to [his] daughter has been so heartlessly shared with the media."

Original post: Kate Spade, who launched her iconic accessories brand [2] in 1993, has sadly passed away. She was reportedly found dead by suicide in her home [3] on Park Avenue in NYC on Tuesday, June 5.

While Kate and her husband, Andy Spade (brother of actor David Spade), launched Kate's namesake brand, it was sold in 2007 and is now owned by Tapestry [4], which also houses Coach and Stuart Weitzman. Nevertheless, Kate's love for fashion was obvious as she launched a new label, Frances Valentine, in 2016. She will be remembered for her legacy that lives on [5] in the industry today.

If you or a loved one are in need of any help, the National Suicide Prevention organization has several resources and a 24/7 lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.