More heartbreak for the family of late fashion pioneer Kate Spade, as her father Earl F. Brosnahan, Jr, has died on the eve of her funeral.

E! says, “The Brosnahan family tells E! News in a statement, “We are deeply saddened to announce that Katy’s father, Earl F. Brosnahan, Jr. (Frank), passed away last night at age 89. He had been in failing health of late and was heartbroken over the recent death of his beloved daughter. He was at home and surrounded by family at the time of his passing.”

On June 5, the world-famous designer was found dead of an apparent suicide in her New York City apartment.”