Madonna Pays Tribute To 'Unique Visionary' Alexander McQueen

Madonna has paid tribute to fashion designer Alexander McQueen who was found dead in his Central London yesterday (February 11).

Unconfirmed reports claim the 40-year-old – who was widely regarded as one of the most influential names in fashion – committed suicide. His mum had died just last week.

Referring to Alexander McQueen in his shortened name Lee, Madonna said: “Lee McQueen was a truly unique visionary in the world of fashion. A creator of beauty. What a tragedy.”

As reported yesterday, Kanye West also paid tribute to McQueen saying: “MCQUEEN... SO DEVASTATING.. HE WAS A GENIUS...

“HE WAS SO IMPORTANT AND SPECIAL.... WE LOST AN ANGEL!”

Katy Perry simply said on Twitter: “Rest In Peace Alexander McQueen. Just woke up, so sad.”

Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden also called McQueen “one of the best”, adding: “Always hoped to meet you.”

While Paloma Faith wrote on Twitter shortly after the news emerged: “RIP alexander mcqueen. so so sad-what a genius,what a tragedy.”

McQueen had created designs for an array of artists including Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Bjork.