L’Wren Scott, a 47 year old fashion designer and the long-time girlfriend of Mick Jagger, was found dead in a Manhattan apartment on Monday morning.
A spokeswoman for Scott, Lisa Lupinski, confirmed the death. The police said that the cause of death appeared to be suicide, as she was found hanging from a scarf in her Manhattan, New York apartment.
Police do not suspect foul play, even though they have yet to recover a suicide note explaining Scott’s reasons for taking her life.
Reports suggest she texted her assistant at 8.30am local time and asked her to come to her apartment. When she arrived, she discovered her boss’ lifeless body and called the police.
Scott, who began her career as a model, met Jagger in 2001. As well as dating him, she dressed stars like Angelina Jolie, Michelle Obama, Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz for red carpet events, and launched her own fashion brand in 2006.
Last month, she announced she had cancelled her London Fashion Week show.
A spokesman for Jagger told the BBC that the singer was “completely shocked and devastated.”
Those mourning the designer range from fashion houses like Marc Jacobs and DKNY to CFDA CEO Steven Kolb to actress Emmy Rossum and stylist Tara Swennen.
Read what the fashion industry and Hollywood are saying about Scott's death:
So sad to hear of the death of L'Wren Scott. What a beautiful woman and an incredible designer.
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) March 17, 2014
A solemn & very sad moment to remember L'Wren Scott. May she rest in peace.
— DKNY PR GIRL® (@dkny) March 17, 2014
And we really thought she had it all. RIP L'Wren Scott. The fashion world is a much darker place today.
— Jeanne Beker (@Jeanne_Beker) March 17, 2014
Rip to one of the most talented stylists and designers out there-L'Wren Scott- you inspired us all and you will be dearly missed!
— Tara Swennen (@TaraSwennen) March 17, 2014
So very sad today. L'Wren Scott was such a great talent and beautiful person. My thoughts are with her loved ones.
— steven kolb (@stevenkolb) March 17, 2014
I keep remembering how excited and loving Mick Jagger always looked at L¹Wren Scott¹s fashion shows – shooting pics with his phone.
— Christina Binkley (@BinkleyOnStyle) March 17, 2014
Oh no L'Wren Scott. RIP.
— Laura Brown (@laurabrown99) March 17, 2014
L'Wren Scott suicide. How awful. http://t.co/OrZ5FXUFKu
— Stella Bugbee (@stellabugbee) March 17, 2014
Rest in peace, L'Wren Scott. You'll forever be missed.
— Marc Jacobs Intl (@MarcJacobsIntl) March 17, 2014
RIP l'wren scott. One of the best in fashion. Wow. Unbelievable.
— Christos Garkinos (@ChristosDecades) Marc h 17, 2014
Thinking of L'wren Scott – always strived for perfection in everything she did. RIP. You taught me much & helped me with @decadesinc in '97
— Cameron Silver (@CameronDecades) March 17, 2014
L'wren Scott was brilliant, elegant, kind, and generous. Shit. My heart goes out to her loved ones. What a tragedy.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) March 17, 2014
Shocked and saddened by the passing of @lwrenscott … she was an amazing soul, talented artist and an unbelievably giving friend. RIP.
— oliviamunn (@oliviamunn) March 17, 2014
