The Fashion World is reeling from the sudden loss of Alexander McQueen. McQueen, whose provocative collections made him one of the world’s leading designers, was found hanged in his London home on Thursday in what media is calling an apparent suicide.
Fans of the avant-garde impresario have logged on to Twitter.com to express their grief…….
DitaVonTeese: “Rest in peace, Mr. McQueen….”
Kim Kardashian: “I just found out Alexander McQueen died!!! I’m in shock! So sad! I’m wearing one of his dresses now! He was such a talented designer….”
Kirstie Alley: “ALEXANDER MCQUEEN…you made big bottomed and not so big bottomed girls all over the world look stunning..come back soon..give it another go….”
Stephanie Pratt: “No, no, no omg so sad 🙁 ”
Kelly Osbourne: “i am so so sad to hear the news of Lee (Alexander) McQueen! i really just dont know what say im really in shock….”
Rachel Zoe: “I cant describe the tragic loss of such a brilliant man and designer Alexander McQueen..R.I.P xo RZ…”
Joel Madden: “R.I.P. Alexander McQueen. You were one of the best man. Always hoped to meet you.”
Simon Huck: “OMG! this is so sad! Alexander McQueen commits suicide. so sad…”
Tyra Banks: “RIP Alexander McQueen. so so sad. such a huge loss. He was one of my favorite designers. He will be missed…..”
Katy Perry: “Rest In Peace Alexander McQueen. Just woke up, so sad. ☹”
A rep for supermodel Kate Moss released the following statement: “Kate is shocked and devastated at the tragic loss of her dear friend Lee McQueen. Her thoughts are with his family at this sad time. We would also ask that Kate’s privacy is respected.”