Fashion Designer Martha Nolan Found Dead on New York Yacht
- Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra was found dead on a yacht in Montauk.
- CPR was attempted but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
- She was the founder of the East x East fashion brand.
- Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death.
The fashion and business communities are mourning the tragic death of Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, a 33-year-old Irish designer and entrepreneur. She was found unconscious on a yacht in Montauk, New York, and later pronounced dead.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances, while tributes pour in for the ambitious founder of the East x East brand.
Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra was discovered unresponsive on a yacht docked at the Montauk Yacht Club in East Hampton. Emergency responders arrived after a 911 call from a man reporting an unconscious woman around midnight on Tuesday.
Good Samaritans attempted CPR, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Suffolk County Police stated:
“The preliminary investigation and exam were inconclusive regarding the cause of death, which will be determined by an autopsy conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office.”.
The Homicide Squad is leading the investigation, urging witnesses to come forward.
Who Was Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra?Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33, a beloved local designer from Manhattan, has been found deceased on a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club in Montauk, New York. Her body was discovered unconscious on the vessel at approximately 12:00 AM on Tuesday, August 5, by Suffolk County… pic.twitter.com/nroyJRc2NJ
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Born in Carlow, Ireland, Martha moved to New York at 26, driven by entrepreneurial ambition. She founded the resortwear brand East x East in 2022 and recently launched a pop-up shop at Gurney’s Montauk Resort.
In an interview with the Irish Independent, she shared:
“Carlow is a small town. I was the small-town girl who needed to get out to achieve her big dreams. I always knew I wanted to be successful, that I was money-driven, business-driven.”.
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She held a master’s in digital marketing from Smurfit Business School and worked as a marketing consultant before launching her brand.
Community and Consular ResponseThe Irish Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed they are providing consular assistance but declined further comment, citing privacy policies.
Locals described her as a vibrant presence. One told the New York Post:
“She was well known in the community. She was very friendly. Always smiling. There’s going to be a lot of conversation around this.”.
A witness on the yacht, The Ripple, reported hearing screams before her body was discovered.
Ongoing InvestigationWhile no foul play has been confirmed, detectives are examining all possibilities. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s autopsy will determine the official cause of death.
The Montauk Yacht Club released a statement:
“We are saddened to learn of the incident. Our team is cooperating with law enforcement and remains committed to the safety of our guests and staff.”
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Last Updated on August 6, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
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