Comedian David Spade and designer Kate Spade attend a gallery exhibition of photographer Slim Aarons' work curated by Kate Spade on February 16, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (CNN) — Actor David Spade shared a warm Christmas memory in a tribute to sister-in-law Kate Spade, who was found dead Tuesday in her New York City apartment of an apparent suicide. “Fuzzy picture but I love it,” Spade wrote late Tuesday in an Instagram post, sharing a picture of him and the late designer. “Kate and I during Christmas family photos. We had so much fun that day.” RELATED: Celebrities pay tribute to Kate Spade Kate Spade married David Spade’s brother, Andy, in 1994, one year after they started fashion brand Kate Spade New York together. Asking for help The suicide rate in the United States has seen sharp increases in recent years. Studies have shown that the risk of suicide declines sharply when people call the national suicide hotline: 1-800-273-TALK. There is also a crisis text line. For crisis support in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454. The lines are staffed by a mix of paid professionals and unpaid volunteers trained in crisis and suicide intervention. The confidential environment, the 24-hour accessibility, a caller's ability to hang up at any time and the person-centered care have helped its success, advocates say.The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide also provide contact information for crisis centers around the world. “She was so sharp and quick on her feet,” Spade added in his tribute. “She could make me laugh so hard. I still can’t believe it.” Kate and Andy Spade sold 56% of the brand to Neiman Marcus for $33.6 million in 1999. Liz Claiborne acquired the company in 2007, the same year Spade left her namesake brand. RELATED: Kate Spade is the 3rd high-profile designer in recent years to die by suicide The luxury fashion company Coach announced it was purchasing the company for $2.4 billion last year. Kate and Andy Spade had one daughter together. “It’s a rough world out there people, try to hang on,” David Spade added.<doc-sep>David Spade has broken his silence about the apparent suicide of his sister-in-law, designer Kate Spade. The actor and comedian's brother was married to Spade, who was reportedly found dead after hanging herself in her Upper East Side home on Tuesday. "Katy at my book signing. I love this pic of her. So pretty," David Spade tweeted along with a shot of him and a smiling Kate Spade. "I dont think everyone knew how f***ing funny she was..." Spade ended his tweet with an emotional plea to anyone who might find themselves suffering as his sister-in-law must have been. "Its a rough world out there people," he wrote. "Try to hang on." Spade's niece, "The Marvelous Miss Maisel" star Rachel Brosnahan, was also among those paying tribute to the fashion maven. "She had a light that words can’t capture but touched everyone she came into contact with," Brosnahan wrote on Instagram alongside a video of Spade dancing with husband Andy Spade. "She was exceedingly kind, beautifully sensitive, insanely talented, funny as heck and one of the most generous people I have ever known." Meanwhile, reports have emerged that Kate Spade left a suicide note that addressed both Andy, her husband of 24 years, and their 13-year-old daughter, Frances. Together, Andy and Kate founded the Kate Spade brand, which rose to prominence in the '90s with its vibrant line of handbags. The accessories later extended to clothing, eyewear and bedding. They sold their shares of Kate Spade New York in 2006. A decade later, they started a new company, Frances Valentine, which focused on shoes and handbags. Kate Spade New York has more than 140 retail shops and outlet stores in America and more than 175 shops overseas, according to The Associated Press. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline day or night at 1-800-273-8255. RELATED STORIES<doc-sep>The fashion designer Kate Spade died Tuesday in an apparent suicide. Her brother-in-law, David Spade, paid tribute to her in two social-media posts. One said: "It's a rough world out there people. Try to hang on." The comedian also said, "I don't think everyone knew how f---ing funny she was." Kate Spade's sister also said she had mental illness and seemed fixated on Robin Williams' death by hanging in 2014. The comedian David Spade has paid tribute to his sister-in-law Kate Spade, who died Tuesday morning in what authorities believe was suicide. Around the same time, Spade's sister said her death was "not unexpected." David Spade posted two photos of himself with Kate on Twitter and Facebook, also remembering her wit and warning of a "rough world out there." Kate was married to David's brother Andy Spade, who was also her business partner. Fuzzy picture but i love it. Kate and I during Christmas family photos. We had so much fun that day. She was so sharp and quick on her feet. She could make me laugh so hard. I still cant believe it. Its a rough world out there people, try to hang on. A post shared by David Spade (@davidspade) on Jun 5, 2018 at 5:27pm PDT Jun 5, 2018 at 5:27pm PDT David Spade wrote on Instagram: "Fuzzy picture but I love it. Kate and I during Christmas family photos. "We had so much fun that day. She was so sharp and quick on her feet. She could make me laugh so hard. I still cant believe it. Its a rough world out there people, try to hang on." The messages appear to allude to mental illness, with celebrities, fashion-industry figures, and fans also reacting to the designer's death with messages about mental health. A housekeeper found Kate Spade hanging from a red scarf on a bedroom door in her Park Avenue apartment, the Associated Press reported, citing law-enforcement officials. Kate Spade's fashion empire included handbags, clothes, shoes, and accessories. Bebeto Matthews/AP Images 'Not unexpected' Spade had mental illness for years, her sister Reta Saffo said. She suggested that the designer may have been thinking about killing herself as early as 2014, when the comedian Robin Williams died. Saffo told The Kansas City Star in an email: "I will say this was not unexpected by me. I'd flown out to Napa and NYC several times in the past 3-4 years to help her to get the treatment she needed (inpatient hospitalization). "She was always a very excitable little girl and I felt all the stress/pressure of her brand (KS) may have flipped the switch where she eventually became full-on manic depressive." Saffo added that she and Spade were at a hotel together in Santa Fe, Mexico, when they saw reports of Williams' death in August 2014. "We were freaked out/saddened, but she kept watching it and watching it over and over," Saffo said. "I think the plan was already in motion even as far back as then." If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has had thoughts of harming themselves or taking their own life, get help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, as well as best practices for professionals and resources to aid in prevention and crisis situations. Remembering Kate Spade:<doc-sep>
Iconic American designer Kate Spade died on Tuesday of an apparent suicide, and her brother-in-law David Spade has spoken out about her sudden loss via Instagram. "Fuzzy picture but I love it," the comedian wrote. "Kate and I during Christmas family photos. We had so much fun that day. She was so sharp and quick on her feet. She could make me laugh so hard. I still cant believe it. Its a rough world out there people, try to hang on." David also tweeted a photo of Kate attending one of his book signings, writing, "Katy at my book signing. I love this pic of her. So pretty. I don't think everyone knew how f*cking funny she was..." Katy at my book signing. I love this pic of her. So pretty. I dont think everyone knew how fucking funny she was... Its a rough world out there people. Try to hang on pic.twitter.com/2kRPvGvj8w — David Spade (@DavidSpade) June 6, 2018 In a previous statement to the New York Daily News, Kate's family said "We are all devastated by today’s tragedy. We loved Kate dearly and will miss her terribly. We would ask that our privacy be respected as we grieve during this very difficult time." Spade is survived by her husband Andy and their 13-year-old daughter Frances Beatrix Spade. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Mehera Bonner Contributor Mehera Bonner is a news writer who focuses on celebrities and royals.