McQueen is dead.. Long live McQueen.

The fashion world is mourning over the death of Alexander McQueen, British designer nicknamed the "hooligan of English fashion." McQueen was found dead at 10.20 AM at his flat in a fashionable part of West London. His death came just days before London Fashion Week, which is due to open on February 19. Although the cause of his death is unknown for the moment, the police says there weren't any "suspicious circumstances."

McQueen was born in the East End of London on March 17, 1969. His father was a taxi driver and as a child he made dresses for his three sisters. As a teenager he apprenticed on Savile Row (where he made suits for Prince Charles and Mikhail Gorbachev) before attending Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. It was his graduation collection that caught the eye of influential stylist Isabella Blow. The two became fast and dear friends until Blow committed suicide on May 7, 2007. McQueen dedicated his spring 2008 collection to her.

McQueen was named England's designer of the year four times between 1996 and 2003.

Millions of designer are influenced by his daring style and fantastic creations.

He was known for his extravagant collections and ability to push beyond boundaries and create pieces of art. A true visionary and a real artist.

McQueen's secondary line, McQ, was to be presented today as part of NY Fashion Week.

The presentation has been canceled.