While my daughter played in the park, I wrote a note. Scratch that: last year I almost acted on said thoughts of suicide. A perfect, four-year-old little girl and yet I have contemplated suicide.
Their brother, Earl Brosnahan, told The New York Times that Saffo had been estranged from the family for more than 10 years, and that Spade was the only sibling she had been speaking to. I have a loving husband and a bright and beautiful daughter. Kate left a suicide note on her bed for her 13-year-old daughter Frances Beatrix, which read, 'Bea I have always loved you. Her revelations about her sister, whose name is synonymous with a billion-dollar fashion brand, were spread by media outlets worldwide. The day of Spade's death, her 57-year-old sister, Reta Saffo, emailed The Star to say her sister's suicide was "not unexpected." She told of how her sister battled mental illness, perhaps bipolar disorder, for several years, and eschewed efforts to be hospitalized. Spade, in a lengthy statement, also said his wife began suffering serious bouts of depression about six years ago.
They maintained different apartments a few blocks from each other, continued to take vacations together, and their daughter split her time between them. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Spade's husband and business partner, Andy Spade - the brother of actor and comedian David Spade - told The New York Times on Wednesday that he and his wife had been living apart for the last 10 months but they had no plans to divorce. While it is true that you never know what a person may be going through, Kate’s friends described her death as “unexpected,” and that “She was not a depressed person.” Nevertheless, we wish her family the best during this devastating time. She also left behind a suicide note that reportedly read, “Bea– I have always loved you. Kate is survived by her daughter Frances Beatrice Spade, 13, and husband Andy Spade, David’s brother. The investigation into the cause of death is ongoing,” the NYPD released in a statement given to HollywoodLife. EMS resounded and pronounced her dead on the scene. Upon arrival the officer discovered a 55-year-old woman named Katherine Brosnahan unconscious inside Park Avenue apartment. On Tuesday June 5 at approximately 10:20 AM a police officer responded to a 911 call about an unconscious person. “I can confirm it was an apparent suicide. inside her NYC apartment on June 5 after hanging herself. Kerry Washington, 45, Sizzles In Turquoise Bikini & Gold Jewelry For Earth DayĪs we previously told you, Kate was reportedly found dead at 10:20 a.m. Shanna Moakler's Responds To Ex Travis Barker & Kourtney Kardashian Trying For A Baby Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation Trending The note that Andy Spade is referring to his statement, published by The New York Times, is in reference to a reported suicide address left by Kate Spade's side when her body was found. Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu