Who is Kate Spade’s husband Andy, how is he related to David Spade and who is their daughter?
THE American entrepreneur was married to fashion designer Kate Spade for 24 years before her untimely death.
But who is Andy Spade and does he have any children? Here's what we know so far.
Who is Kate Spade's husband Andy?
Andy Spade is an American entrepreneur who worked closely with his late wife Kate on the fashion empire they started together.
The couple met as students, while working in a men's clothing store in Phoenix, Arizona.
In 1993, they founded fashion and lifestyle brands Kate Spade New York, and a year later they married.
Six years later Andy launched their men's brand Jack Spade, and under his leadership they opened 26 Kate Spade stores in North America and Japan.
His extensive portfolio also included Partners & Spade, a storefront and studio he established in 2008, as well as Sleepy Jones - a collection of loungewear launched in 2013.
The 55-year-old has also produced feature films with Red Bucket Films and is understood to be publishing books through HarperCollins.
On June 5, 2018, his wife Kate was found dead in their New York apartment.
Police are investigating her death as an apparent suicide.
Do they have any children?
Andy and Kate Spade have one child together.
Frances Beatrix Spade was born in February 2005, making her 13 years old.
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How is Andy related to David Spade?
The actor and comedian David Spade is Andy's brother.
They, along with brother Bryan, grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, and were raised mainly by their mother after their parents divorced.
David joined Saturday Night Live in 1988.
He has starred in US sitcoms Love and The Mayor.
He's also acted alongside Adam Sandler in the Do-Over in 2016 and took the starring role in Joe Dirt.
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