What Happened To Kate Spade? Fashion Designer's Death Has Husband And Daughter In Despair

July 2024 · 3 minute read

It has been four years since the death of designer Kate Spade. Where are her husband and daughter now?

American Fashion designer Kate Spade died on June 5, 2018. She is recognized as the founder of the fashion house, Kate Spade New York.

Spade was a prominent figure in the industry in the mid-1990s and 2000 and was referred to as a visionary. However, her death was untimely and unexpected. 

What Happened To Kate Spade? 

Kate Spade had committed suicide and was found dead in her New York City apartment. The suicide was caused by hanging.

Her housekeeper, Bella Cariaga, had reported the death to the police. Eventually, it was revealed that Spade was suffering from mental health.

The fashion designer had left a note to her daughter before her demise. Her husband had addressed the situation saying that Kate had suffered depression and anxiety for many years. She was actively seeking help, however, there was no indication that she would take such harsh steps.

Ulta is under fire after emailing out a promotion that collabs with Kate Spade ... one that refers to the fashion designer's untimely death. https://t.co/IrG1KQML77

— TMZ (@TMZ) May 2, 2022

According to TMZ, the beauty saloon company, Ulta Beauty recently sent an email with an insensitive subject line promoting Kate Spade's New York scent. They are under fire after referring to the fashion designer's tragic death.

Designer Kate Spade's Husband In Sorrow After Her Suicide

Kate Spade was happily married to her husband Andy Spade. They wedded in 1994, and soon both began to work as a business partners.

Together they founded the fashion brand, Kate Spade New York in January 1993. By 2008, they had also established the design company, Partners & Spade. 

The death of Kate was totally shocking for Andy Spade and his young daughter. They were too upset to attend her funeral.

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Andy had delivered an emotional eulogy for his late wife. He stated: "Katie and I shared everything; a life, a beautiful little girl who couldn't make it today because she is just too torn up to do much of anything right now."

According to the sources, Andy has relocated himself to the West Coast. In August 2019, it was reported that he had moved into a new home in Oakland, California. He has kept a low profile since Kate's tragic demise. 

Where Is Kate Spade's Daughter Now? 

Kate Spade's daughter, Frances Beatrix Spade is a grown lady now. She is currently 17 years old and was born on Valentine's Day in 2005.

According to the source, Frances and her father currently reside in California. She is pursuing her career as an actress.

Frances Beatrix had played major roles in two Hollywood movies. She appeared in The Black Balloon and The Pressure of Being Robbed.

Besides, the daughter of Kate Spade is very much into fashion as well. Lines of footwear, accessories, and handbags were even named after her by her mother. 

Sources have claimed that she owns a net worth of $200K at the moment. Similarly, Kate Spade herself owned a net worth of $200 million USD before her date, as mentioned on Celebrity Net Worth

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