Heiress to fashion empire tragically passes away while heavily pregnant

Debra Reiss, the 34-year old daughter of David Reiss, has tragically passed away. She had been suffering from a long term illness before her death.

Debra gave birth to a daughter, Scarlett, last year and it is understood that she was pregnant again at the time of her death.

As of late she had been working for Reiss in Los Angeles as a brand director. Her father, David, 72, has turned the company into a worldwide company favoured by Kate Middleton.

The specific cause of her death has not been released. However in a Facebook post earlier this year she had alluded to some medical issues, writing, “Good meeting with my lung doctor.”

A spokesperson for the fashion label said today that the family had asked for privacy. 

"This a personal matter for David Reiss and his family. Save to say that the thoughts of everyone at Reiss are with David and his family at this sad time.”

Friends of the young woman have taken to social media to post heartfelt tributes. One wrote, “Heaven has gained another special angel and her baby. Feel sick to have learnt of such sad news. Thinking of her family at such a horrendous time.”

Our thoughts are with all at the Reiss family, and Debra’s partner, Zane, at this very sad time.