Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott found dead at 49

Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott found dead at 49

Underground Interviews (UI) Fashion designer L'Wren Scott, is the notorious girlfriend of Rolling Stones Lead singer Mick Jagger, has been found dead at her apartment in New York, the rocker's spokesman said Monday.

The spokesman said Jagger, 70, was "completely shocked and devastated" by the death of the 49-year-old Scott. US media reported that the former model was found hanged.

Scott had dated the Rolling Stones frontman since 2001 following his split from wife Jerry Hall. The two had a seemingly well rounded love for one and other.

New York police refused to release any name but confirmed that officers found a dead woman at 200 11th Avenue in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood shortly after 10:00 am (1400 GMT).

"She was pronounced dead on arrival. The investigation is ongoing. The medical examiners will determine the cause of death."

A spokesman for the New York Fire Department confirmed only that firefighters had found a dead body when called to the address to respond to a "possible cardiac arrest."