Fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead in his home in what is being speculated as a suicide.

The Daily Mail broke the news that designer Alexander McQueen, whose real name was Lee Alexander McQueen, committed suicide yesterday at 40-years-old. An ambulance was called to his London home last night at 10:20. No official details have been given, but speculation is Alexander McQueen hanged himself.

Alexander McQueen’s mother Joyce died only days ago. The Mail reports that he has been publicly sharing his trouble over dealing with her death on Twitter. His Twitter account has since been deleted.

McQueen’s company said in a statement: On behalf of Lee McQueen’s family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand, has been found dead at his home. At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee’s family. Lee’s family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this.

His Fall 2010 show at New York Fashion Week was scheduled for today. The Huffington Post reports the show has been canceled. McQueen was also set to show at London and Paris Fashion Week within the next month.

Alexander McQueen made a big impact on the fashion industry. He was named British Designer of the Year four times. He took over as head designer for Givenchy in 1996 and joined Gucci, who bought part of his fashion line in 2000.

He will be greatly missed in the fashion world.

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