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Kate Spade's Death Ruled Suicide by Hanging

by Associated Press

   NEW YORK --

   New York City's chief medical examiner has ruled fashion designer Kate
   Spade's death a suicide by hanging.
   The determination was released Thursday, two days after the 55-year-old
   Spade was found dead in her Park Avenue apartment.
   A housekeeper discovered her body in her bedroom. Police say she left a
   note that pointed to "a tragic suicide."
   Spade's husband and business partner says she suffered from depression
   and anxiety for many years.
   Andy Spade said in a statement Wednesday that his wife was seeing a
   doctor regularly and was taking medication to treat her disease.
   He said she "sounded happy" the night before and her death was a
   complete shock.
   Andy Spade said his main concern is protecting their 13-year-old
   daughter's privacy as she deals with "unimaginable grief."