When news of Kate Spade’s tragic passing broke on June 5, the world was left in shock. Rumors quickly began swirling about marital issues between Kate and her husband, Andy Spade. But now, after months of speculation, Andy has stepped forward to set the record straight. In an emotional statement to The New York Times, he revealed that while the couple had been living apart, their bond remained strong. “I had no intention of leaving her,” Andy emphasized, painting a picture of a marriage that, despite its challenges, was built on love and mutual respect.

Andy Spade Opens Up About Life with Kate Spade

Andy's heartfelt words offer a glimpse into the depth of their relationship. “Kate was the most beautiful woman in the world, inside and out,” he shared. “She was the kindest person I’ve ever known and my best friend for 35 incredible years.” The grief in his voice is palpable as he continues, “My daughter Bea and I are absolutely devastated by her loss. It’s hard to even imagine life without her. We are heartbroken and already miss her deeply.”

Though Andy admits they had been living a few blocks apart for the past 10 months, he insists their separation didn’t signify the end of their relationship. “Bea was living with both of us, and we saw each other or spoke every single day,” he explained. “We ate meals together as a family, went on vacations together, and our daughter was always our top priority. We weren’t legally separated, and we never once discussed divorce. We were best friends trying to navigate our challenges the best way we knew how.”

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A Marriage Built on Love and Understanding

For three and a half decades, Andy and Kate shared a love that defied the ordinary. Their partnership extended beyond romance—it was a bond rooted in friendship and mutual admiration. “We loved each other very much,” Andy reiterated. “We just needed some space, a break to figure things out. But that break was never meant to weaken our connection—it was supposed to strengthen it.”

A younger Kate with her beloved daughter, Frances.

Kate’s Struggles with Mental Health

Andy also addressed the personal battles Kate faced in private. “Kate struggled with depression and anxiety for many years,” he revealed. “She did everything in her power to get better—she took medication, saw a doctor regularly for the past five years, and worked tirelessly to manage her conditions. There was no substance abuse, no alcohol issues, and no problems with our businesses. We loved building those businesses together, and we were co-parenting our beautiful daughter.”

Despite all her efforts, Andy believes it wasn’t Kate who made the ultimate decision to end her life—it was the personal demons she wrestled with. “The night before, she sounded happy,” he recalled. “There was no indication that she would do something like this. It was the illness that took her, not Kate herself.”

As news of a suicide note emerged, Andy expressed frustration over its handling by the media. “I haven’t seen any note left behind, and I’m appalled that a private message meant for my daughter has been shared so heartlessly with the press,” he said. “My primary focus right now is protecting Bea’s privacy as she processes the unimaginable grief of losing her mother. Kate loved Bea more than anything in this world.”

Our thoughts and condolences go out to Andy and Bea during this unimaginably difficult time.