AKA Katherine Noel Brosnahan

Born: 24-Dec-1962
Birthplace: Kansas City, MO
Died: 5-Jun-2018
Location of death: Manhattan, NY
Cause of death: Suicide
Remains: Buried, Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, MO

Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Fashion Designer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Founder, Kate Spade New York

Father: Earl Francis Brosnahan
Mother: June Mullen
Sister: Reta Saffo
Husband: Andy Spade (brother of David Spade, m. 1994, until her death, one daughter)
Daughter: Frances Beatrix Spade (b. 2005)

    High School: St. Teresa's Academy, Kansas City, MO
    University: University of Kansas (transferred)
    University: BA Journalism, Arizona State University (1985)

    Kate Spade New York Co-Founder (1993-2006)
    Mademoiselle Senior Fashion Editor (1986-91)
 
    Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

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