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Saturday June 9, 2018

Designer Kate Spade is pictured in April 2017 in New York City. Anthony Bourdain is pictured in April 2018 in New York City. Both died in the same week. Left: Andrew Toth/FilmMagic Right: Matthew Eisman/Getty Images hide caption

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Left: Andrew Toth/FilmMagic Right: Matthew Eisman/Getty Images

Opinion

Simon Says

When Suicide Is 'Buzzing Around'

June 9, 2018 • NPR's Scott Simon reflects on recent celebrity suicides and the danger of more people taking their lives, and offers advice on where to turn for help.

When Suicide Is 'Buzzing Around'

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Tuesday June 5, 2018

Fashion Designer Kate Spade Found Dead In Apparent Suicide

Designer Kate Spade is seen in 2004 among handbags and shoes from her collection. Spade was found dead in her New York City apartment on Tuesday. She was 55. Bebeto Matthews/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Fashion Designer Kate Spade Found Dead In Apparent Suicide

June 5, 2018 • Police say the designer who built a billion-dollar brand of luxury handbags and accessories was found dead in her Park Avenue apartment in Manhattan on Tuesday. She was 55.