David Spade Remembers Sister-In-Law Kate Spade In Emotional Interview

By Emily Lee

July 18, 2018

David Spade remembered his sister-in-law, Kate Spade, in an emotional interview on Good Morning America on Wednesday. The comedian opened up about how his family has been coping since her tragic passing last month. He even told a sweet anecdote about how star struck his girlfriends would be upon meeting his beloved sister-in-law, who he lovingly refers to as "Katie."

The family is doing “as good as we can” in the weeks since the iconic designer's death by suicide. “It’s been very tough, obviously,” he said. “She really made an impact.”

That impact was never more apparent than when David would introduce girlfriends and friends to Kate. He recounted how they'd make sure their outfits were on point if they knew she was going to be there. “I remember when we used to hang out. It’s funny ’cause every girl I was with or anyone that knew they would see Katie would dress differently,” Spade said. “They would bring their A-game. It was very sweet.” 

“They would be like, ‘Is Katie coming? Is Katie gonna be there?’ And if [she was there], it was a whole new wardrobe. Katie was very sweet. She knew that they were doing that and she would say some compliment. And when I’d say, ‘You don’t dress up for me,’ they’d go, ‘Yeah, that’s her and you’re you.’” 

David began to get visibly choked up as he remembered his sister-in-law, calling her "such a beautiful, lovely, great spirit." He told Good Morning America host Robin Roberts that he needed to move on to a different topic or else he'd “start bawling” on camera. 

This isn't the first time Spade has remembered his sister-in-law fondly. In the immediate aftermath of her passing, he shared a few photos of them together at family functions. In one he wrote that "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."

He shared another photo of Kate visiting him at one of his book signings. "I love this pic of her. So pretty. I don't think everyone knew how fucking funny she was," he wrote before sharing the same sentiment from his Instagram tribute. "It's a rough world out there people. Try to hang on."

If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line

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