David Spade is returning to the stage following his sister-in-lawKate Spade‘s death.
On Friday, three days after thebeloved designer died of an apparent suicide, the 53-year-old actor and comedian performed hisfirst stand-up comedy setsince hearing the news.
“Thank you for coming. It was a rough week, but I didn’t want to cancel and I appreciate you all coming out here,” he told the crowd at Brea Improv Comedy Club in Brea, California, on Friday, according to E! Online.
“And if my jokes don’t work then I get sort of a free pass,” he joked. “Thank you for coming out, I appreciate it.”
David is alsoscheduled to performat the comedy club on Saturday night.
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David previouslypaid tributeto the designer on Tuesday, hours after news of her death was made public.
“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,” wrote David, who is the brother of Kate’s husband of 24 years and Kate Spade New York co-founder,Andy Spade.
“I still can’t believe it. It’s a rough world out there people, try to hang on,” David added.
Sharing asecond tribute on Twitter, David wrote, “Katy at my book signing. I love this pic of her. So pretty. I don’t think everyone knew how f–king funny she was…”
The New York Medical Examiner’s office declared Thursday that Kate’s death was suicide, two days after she was found dead at her Park Avenue home in New York City.
In a statement to theNew York Times, Kate’s husband and business partner Andy revealed the late designersuffered from depression and anxietyand was actively seeking help.
“There was no indication and no warning that she would do this,” he said of her sudden death. “It was a complete shock. And it clearly wasn’t her. There were personal demons she was battling.”
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Andy and their 13-year-old daughter Frances Beatrix have also asked for privacy as they cope with their loss.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
source: people.com
