Young British heiress passes away suddenly while pregnant

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Debra Reiss passed away suddenly while reportedly pregnant with a second child.

Debra Reiss, daughter of REISS clothing store founder David Reiss, has died at the age of 34.

The heiress was reportedly pregnant with her second child when she suddenly passed away, according a report from The Telegraph. She was due to give birth soon.

Reiss suffered from a long-term illness, the Telegraph reported. 

“This is a personal matter for David Reiss and his family,” a spokesman for the Reiss family told the site. “Safe to say that the thoughts of everyone at Reiss are with David and his family at this sad time.”

REISS designs have been worn by several A-list celebrities including Kate Middleton, who donned the famous brand while meeting with the Obamas in 2011.

Reiss, who served as the company’s brand director, leaves behind her 1-year-old daughter Scarlett as well as her partner Zane William.

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