Fashion designer, Mick Jagger’s girlfriend L’Wren Scott found dead from hanging

Sad news today as it’s being reported that rock star Mick Jagger’s longtime girlfriend and noted fashion designer L’Wren Scott was discovered hanged to death in her Manhattan apartment today.

Scott texted her assistant at 8:30 AM to come to her residence and when the assistant arrived she discovered Scott’s body and dialed 911.

Police do not suspect foul play. No suicide note was found – the Medical Examiner’s Office will determine a cause of death.

According to the BBC, Jagger issued a statement in which he said he is “completely shocked and devastated by the news.”

Scott and Jagger met in 2001.

Nicole Kidman wearing L’Wren Scott’s design to the 2013 Academy Awards

L’Wren Scott launched her own brand in 2006 and was very successful in her field.  Noted celebrities including Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman have worn her gowns to the Academy Awards while others, including First Lady Michelle Obama, have been seen in her designs.

Our thoughts go out to Scott’s family, loved ones and friends.