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Madonna speaks out about Alexander McQueen's death

• 12th Feb 2010

Madonna has spoken out about Alexander McQueen following the suicide of the UK fashion icon.

In a statement she said, “Lee McQueen was a truly unique visionary in the world of fashion. A creator of beauty. What a tragedy.”

McQueen was found dead at his London home on Thursday. He was 40.

His family has issued the following statement. 'On behalf of Lee McQueen's family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand has been found dead at his home. At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family'

'Lee's family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this'.

McQueen’s death comes just a week after the death of his mother Joyce on February 2.