Inquest confirms McQueen hanged himself in wardrobe
Fashion designer Alexander McQueen hanged himself in his wardrobe after leaving a note at the scene, an inquest heard today.
Westminster Coroner’s Court was told the 40-year-old, whose full name was Lee Alexander McQueen, was discovered at his £1m (€1.1m) flat in Green Street, Mayfair, central London, last Thursday.
A post mortem examination found he died as a result of asphyxiation and hanging.
The inquest heard that McQueen's body was identified by his sister Janet on the day of his death.
The fashion designer killed himself on the eve of the funeral of his mother, Joyce.
Detective Inspector Paul Armstrong, of Charing Cross CID, told the inquest there were no suspicious circumstances.
He brought a note found at the scene and it was handed to the coroner for further examination.
Jonathan Coad, who represented the McQueen family, was at the inquest but made no comment.
A letter was passed to reporters asking the media to respect the McQueen family’s privacy.
It said: “This notice on behalf of the McQueen family for your recognition that it has suffered a grievous double loss in a very short space of time and that any insensitive and/or intrusive photographs and/or footage will only compound to the family’s distress.”
