LONDON (Reuters) - British fashion designer Alexander McQueen hanged himself in a wardrobe at his home in central London after leaving a note at the scene, an inquest into his death heard Wednesday.
Westminster Coroner’s Court was told the 40-year-old, whose full name was Lee Alexander McQueen, was found dead on Thursday morning at his apartment in Mayfair.
A post mortem examination found he died as a result of asphyxia and hanging.
A coroner’s officer said the inquest heard the note was being examined by police.
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. The inquest was adjourned to April 28.