Kate Spade

Kate Spade
Spade in 1999
Born
Katherine Noel Brosnahan

(1962-12-24)December 24, 1962
DiedJune 5, 2018(2018-06-05) (aged 55)
Burial place
Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Other nameKate Valentine
EducationUniversity of Kansas
Arizona State University
Occupations
  • Fashion designer
  • businesswoman
Years active1983–2018
Known forKate Spade New York
Frances Valentine
Spouse
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(m. 1994)​
Children1
RelativesRachel Brosnahan (niece)

Katherine Noel Valentine Brosnahan Spade (born Katherine Noel Brosnahan; December 24, 1962 – June 5, 2018) was an American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She was the co-founder and co-owner of the designer brand Kate Spade New York.