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LONDON, Feb 17 — British fashion designer Alexander McQueen hanged himself in a wardrobe at his home in central London after leaving a note at the scene, an inquest into his death heard today.

Westminster Coroner’s Court was told the 40-year-old, whose full name was Lee Alexander McQueen, was found dead at 1030 GMT at his flat in Green Street, Mayfair, last Thursday.

A post mortem examination found he died as a result of asphyxia and hanging.

A coroner’s officer said the inquest heard the note was being examined by police.

A police officer told the court there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

The inquest was adjourned to April 28. — Reuters