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09th Sep 2015

Heiress To Reiss Clothing Empire Has Died Suddenly Along With Unborn Child

Sad news this evening.

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Debra Reiss, daughter of fashion retailer David Reiss, has passed away suddenly along with her unborn child. 

The 34-year-old had suffered from a long-term illness and was heavily pregnant with her second child when she died.

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 26: Debra Reiss attends Reiss - An Evening Of British Fashion And Art on April 26, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
Debra passed away in America along with her unborn child. 

Confirming that Debra had sadly passed away, a Reiss spokesman said: “This is a personal matter for David Reiss and his family.

“The thoughts of everyone at Reiss are with David and his family at this sad time.”

Debra had been working as company director of the Reiss clothing brand in Los Angeles.

Her father David transformed the brand into a global empire, with fans including Kate Middleton.

Debra is survived by her partner Zane and their daughter Scarlett.