DHAKA: The death of fashion designer L’Wren Scott has been ruled suicide by hanging, New York City authorities say.

The cause of death was announced by the office of the medical examiner after Scott’s body was discovered in her flat by her assistant on Monday.

Police earlier said there was no sign of foul play and no note was found, reports the BBC.

Scott’s long-term boyfriend, Sir Mick Jagger, postponed forthcoming Rolling Stones tour dates in Australia and New Zealand after her death was announced.

Sir Mick earlier said he failed ‘to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way’.

He said they had spent ‘many wonderful years together’.

On Wednesday, Jagger’s bandmates also expressed their shock at the news of Scott’s death.

Drummer Charlie Watts said supporting Jagger was the band’s priority.

BDST: 1802 HRS, MAR 20, 2014