One of Britain’s pinnacle fashion designers Alexander McQueen has been found hanged at his flat in Central London.

The 40-year-old was revealed at his property in Green Street, in London’s West End.

McQueen is believed to have become miserable following the death of his mum Joyce, a week ago.

The designer, who won British fashion designer four times between 1996 and 2003, had posted a string of messages on Twitter contribution an insight into his state of mind.

The final message on his account was: “I’m here with my girl Annie Tinkerbelle wishing Kerry the slag, happy birthday in NY, your 40 now girl time to slow it down we believe.”

Paramedics were called but he was pronounced dead at the view. Police said his death is not being treated as doubtful.

An orator for Mr. McQueen said: Mr. McQueen was found dead this morning at his home. We’re confounded and I hope you comprehend that out of respect to his family and his colleagues we’re not going to be making any further statement.