L'Wren Scott Dead: Fashion Designer Reportedly Commits Suicide

Fashion designer and Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott has been found dead, according to reports.

Sources told the New York Post that the American, who was in her late 40's, was found in an apparent suicide in her Manhattan apartment on Monday.

According to the Daily News, police say that Scott was found hanging from a scarf on a doorknob by her assistant around 10 a.m. on March 17.

The former model, who was known for styling Hollywood starlets like Nicole Kidman and Sarah Jessica Parker, recently cancelled her 2014 London Fashion Week show due to production delays.

UPDATE:A spokesman for Jagger said the singer was “completely shocked and devastated” by Scott’s death.

Jagger is currently on tour in Australia.

UPDATE: The fashion world shared their grief on Twitter:

Rest in peace, L'Wren Scott. You'll forever be missed.
— Marc Jacobs Intl (@MarcJacobsIntl) March 17, 2014

I am so saddened by the loss of one of the most brilliant and talented visionaries of our time, L'Wren Scott...may she rest in peace
— Rachel Zoe (@RachelZoe) March 17, 2014

Saddened over the loss of the very talented, generous and always gracious L'Wren Scott. You will be missed
— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) March 17, 2014

We are stunned and saddened to learn of the loss of L'Wren Scott. Our hearts and prayers go out to her friends and family.
— Banana Republic (@BananaRepublic) March 17, 2014

RIP L'wren Scott, so sad to lose a beautiful strong female designer
— CUSHNIE ET OCHS (@CUSHNIEETOCHS) 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

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