Kate Spade passed away by an apparent suicide earlier this morning at 10:26 AM in her apartment that she owned with her husband, Andy.

She was found by the housekeeper and left a note to the couple’s 13 year old daughter, Frances Beatrix Spade:

”Bea—I have always loved you. This is not your fault. Ask Daddy!” the Note said according to TMZ.

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