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- Birth nameKatherine Noel Brosnahan
- Height1.58 m
- Kate Brosnahan was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1962. She majored in journalism at Arizona State University (ASU), where she met her future husband, architect Andy Spade. After college, she worked in the accessories and art departments of Mademoiselle, eventually becoming senior fashion editor and head of accessories. In 1991, she left Mademoiselle to start a line of stylish and sensible handbags, and Andy and Kate launched the design company "kate spade handbags" in 1993. Today, Kate Spade also sells stationery, personal organizers, address books, shoes, beauty products, perfume, raincoats, pajamas, eyewear, and a home collection of bedding, bath items, china, and wallpaper. The company, now owned by Neiman Marcus, reports annual sales of around $200 million. It has won numerous fashion awards.- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- SpouseAndy Spade(1994 - June 5, 2018) (her death, 1 child)
- ChildrenFrances Beatrix Spade
- ParentsJune MullenEarl Francis Brosnahan
- RelativesRachel Brosnahan(Niece or Nephew)David Spade(Sibling)Lydia Brosnahan(Niece or Nephew)
- Sister-in-law of actor/comedian David Spade.
- Had one daughter, Frances Beatrix Spade (b. February 18, 2005), with her now widowed husband Andy Spade.
- In the last 10 months of her life, Kate lived separately from her husband of 24 years Andy Spade but they didn't plan to divorce. They lived in neighboring houses maintaining friendly relations and raising their daughter Frances together.
- A housekeeper found Spade dead from apparent suicide by hanging in her Manhattan apartment on June 5, 2018. The police said she had left a note addressed to her 13-year-old daughter Frances. It is being reported that Kate was depressed because of business problems and separation with her husband who wanted a divorce.
- Designed vegan clothing.
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