British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has died at the age of 40. He was found dead inside his residence in London, England on Thursday.

The Metropolitian Police said they are are not treating the death as suspicious. A spokesperson for the police force said, “e were called by London Ambulance Service at about 10.20am this morning to reports of a man found dead at an address in Green Street, W1. He is believed to be 40 years old and from London. Next of kin have been informed, however we await formal identification before releasing the name of the deceased.” According to reports, McQueen committed suicide by hanging, however this has not been confirmed.

Yesterday, a statement was released from McQueen’s company headquarters stating: “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