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)
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Other namesKate Valentine
EducationUniversity of Kansas
Arizona State University
Occupation(s)Fashion designer, businesswoman
Years active1983–2018
Known forKate Spade New York
Frances Valentine
Spouse
(m. 1994)
Children1
RelativesRachel Brosnahan (niece)
David Spade (brother-in-law)

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.