Alexander McQueen Commits Suicide

Lee Alexander McQueen

(3/17/1969 - 2/11/2010)

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The British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead at his London home at the age of 40.

His body was discovered at his property in Green Street, in the West End, shortly after 10am today. Paramedics were called but he was pronounced dead at the scene. A postmortem has been scheduled but police said his death was not being treated as suspicious. They would not comment on reports he had killed himself.

A spokeswoman for McQueen said: "Mr McQueen was found dead this morning at his home. We're devastated and I hope you understand that out of respect to his family and his colleagues we're not going to be making any further statement."

The death comes days before the start of London fashion week and a month before the designer was to unveil his new collection at Paris fashion week.

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I've always been a fan of Regalia and Royalty inspired clothing. And McQueen has always delivered that. Below are some of my Favorite Alexander Mcqueen pieces between 2007 and 2010. It's definitely sad to see some one go at the Peak of their success.

HE PUT THE AIR IN YOUR NIKE SOLE

NIKE AIR SOLE-INVENTOR FRANK RUDY PASSES AWAY.

Look down at your feet. There’s an excellent chance that you’re wearing a pair of sneakers that wouldn’t exist without this man. Or at least, they wouldn’t exist in their current form without him. Marlon Frank Rudy, inventor of the famous Nike Air, passed away last week at the age of 84. Starting off his career as an aerospace engineer for the military, he later moved on to become an independent inventor around the 60’s, and ultimately had over 250 patents to his name.

But his most prominent brainchild was the Air Sole that he pitched to Nike co-founder, Phil Knight, in 1977. Knight tried on a pair, like he does with most prototypes, took it for a run and was astounded by the improved cushioning and stability it provided. The Nike Air Tailwind became the first official production to feature the Air bubble, then moved into the realm of basketball for the Nike Air Force 1. The rest is history. We all know, though, that it didn’t make a substantial mark until the Nike promoted the Air Max during its ‘Revolution’ Campaign in 1987. Think about how many classic sneakers have Air, then ponder if you would still like some of them without it? The entire Air Max series, most other Nike runners, the Jordan III – VI, or more recently – Air Max Lebron VII. Nike would still be struggling with competitors if it weren’t for Rudy’s ingenuity. Nike President and Chief-Executive, Mark Parker, states:

“Frank Rudy holds a singular place in the pantheon of Nike innovation… His relentless creativity and focus on solving problems was, in many ways, the template for how Nike pursues performance to this very day.”

Not just a man to be remembered for his brilliance, Frank Rudy was also a philanthrope. In more recent years, Rudy focused much of his energy to support Cancer research in major clinics in Albany and Cleveland. Not just spokesperson or charitable donor, good friend ,Ben Walby, explained that Frank was hands-on, helping researchers using his analytic engineering skills. “He liked medicine and that was the ultimate puzzle for him. He wasn’t one to shy away from the ultimate challenge. The bigger the problem the more complex the problem, the deeper he dug in.” via Oregon Live

VIA sneakernews.com

Brittany Murphy passes...age 32

I know her as Tai from Clueless....others may kno her as Eminem's beau on 8 Mile...or even as Ashton Kutcher's leading lady. However, the young lady passed this morning due to a cardiac arrest. She was pronounced dead on arrival [at hospital].

Hearts & Prayers go out to Brittany's family.

I am going to watch Clueless in honor of her *tear*

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9-11 WE CAN'T FORGET

RIP Baatin

Is this year not CRAZY?! Another fallen warrior in the movement of GOOD music!!! Baatin from Slum Village passes on. Moments like this really make you appreciate life and all of the wonderful things that God has given you. Through the good and the bad. Never take things for granted. And when things are going bad....realize that you are still LIVING. Living to do wonderful things. It's time to switch it up people! Face reality and keep it positive.

NO STRUGGLE, NO PROGRESS!

MUSIC LASTS FOREVER.

RIP Baatin of Slum Village

Baatin, member of Detroit hip hop collective Slum Village, has passed away today. RIP, and appreciate people while you can. Slum Village has worked with such artist and groups as The Roots, J DIlla (rip), Black Milk, and others.