Britain's top fashion designer found dead

A top British fashion designer, considered a rebel in the industry, has been found dead in his London, England home on Thursday.

Alexander McQueen, age 40, was found dead in his London home on Thursday. London Metro Police would not comment any further on the death but did say they are not treating it like it is suspicious. McQueen had lost his mother back on February 2nd, this according to posts on his Twitter page. McQueen's death comes one week before the start of London Fashion week. The London Fashion Week Web site released a statement of, "We are deeply shocked and saddened at the news of Alexander McQueen's untimely death. He was a unique talent and one of the world's greatest designers. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this sad time." Designer Carolina Herrera called McQueen "one of a -kind," while Model Naomi Campbell said she was "truly devastated." According to his website he was trained in London's Savile Row at a company that made suits for Prince Charles. He claims that he once embroidered a suit for the Prince of Wales with a profanity sewn into the lining. Later in 1991 by stylist Isabella Blow, who became a close friend, purchased his first line. She committed suicide in 2007, five years after his label was brought into the Gucci Group, based in Paris, France.