Kate Spade's father dies a day before her daughter's funeral

Two weeks after the death of Kate Spade, the designer's family faces a new loss.The father of the fashion creator, Earl F.Brosnahan, JR, died last Wednesday at age 89, one day before his daughter's funeral."We are sad to announce that Kathy's father, Earl F.Brosnahan, JR, died last night at age 89, "their loved ones in a statement reported."Lately, his health was failing and his heart broke after the recent death of his beloved daughter.At the time of death he was at home surrounded by his family, "they added.

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Brosnahan was president of the Midwest Heavy Construction Association and had six children, including Kate Spade.He was married to Sandy Brosnahan, had three brothers and eight grandchildren.The sad news comes after the suicide of the designer on June 5, a tragedy that has devastated all her relatives, as reflected in her husband's statements, Andy Spade."Kate was the most wonderful woman in the world.He was the friendst I have met and my best friend for 35 years.My daughter and I are devastated by her loss and we can't even start understanding life without her.We are deeply disconsolate and we miss it, "he said.

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"Kate suffered depression and anxiety for many years.We were in contact with her last night and seemed happy.There was no indication or warning of being able to do this.It has been a complete shock.And it was not her.There were personal demons against those who were fighting, "added Spade, who also revealed that both lived separated for less than a year, but that they were in continuous contact."We were together 35 years.We loved each other very much and we just needed a break, "explained the publicist and father of French Beatrix Valentine, 13, the only daughter of marriage.

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"I have not seen any note yet and I am dismayed because a private message to my daughter has been shared so ruthlessly by the media.My main concern is Bea and protect your privacy while dealing with the unimaginable pain of losing your mother.Kate loved Bea very much, "concluded the designer's husband, visibly upset by the publication of the brief farewell note destined for Frances Beatrix who, according to the TMZ portal, the dressmaker left the bedroom on the bed:" Bea, you alwaysI wanted.This does not blame yours.Ask your father! ".

Graduated in Journalism, Spade began her career in the 80s in the magazine "Mademoiselle" in Manhattan, where she was a fashion editor and accessories, and later, in 1993, she co -founded with her husband the Kate Spade New York brand.In 2007, he decided to sell the company to devote himself to the care of his daughter.Almost a decade later, he resumed his journey in the world of fashion with the launch of Frances Valentine, a brand that bears his daughter's name and is dedicated, above all, to the creation of shoes and bags.

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