Kate Spade Best Friend Releases Memoir Seven Years After Suicide

Seven years after Kate Spade's suicide in 2018, her best friend and business partner Elyce Arons has released a memoir revealing their 37-year friendship and Spade's private struggles with depression and anxiety. Despite the public's focus on her tragic death, Arons emphasizes Spade's vibrant personal life and the deep sensitivity she carried, which many did not see. At the time of her death, Spade and her husband Andy were living apart but working to reconcile their relationship, maintaining daily contact and love. Andy Spade disclosed that Kate was actively seeking medical help for her mental health issues and that her suicide came as a shock with no warning signs. The memoir also recounts personal memories, including the changed atmosphere in Spade's New York apartment after her passing, underscoring the enduring impact of her loss. Arons’ message through the book is to cherish loved ones and recognize the unseen battles people may face.