Celebrity stylist Jesus Guerrero died “suddenly and unexpectedly” aged 34 after falling ill with pneumonia, his family announced.
Jesus’ clientele included the likes of Kyle Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Rosé, Katy Perry, Chrissy Teigen, Selena Gomez, and Demi Moore.
“It is with a heavy heart that we let the world know that Jesus Guerrero has gone to heaven,” his sister, Gris Guerrero, announced on a GoFundMe page that was set up to help the stylist’s family with burial expenses.
“He is a son, a brother, an uncle, an artist, a friend, and so much more. Born and raised in Houston, TX to immigrant parents, Jesus learned how to work hard and dreamt of taking his skills to the top. Unfortunately, his passing came very suddenly and unexpectedly. Currently, his family is taking care of his personal belongings and accommodations to bring him home to Houston. We hope that you find it in your heart to help in any way and/or share this GoFundMe.”
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Kylie Jenner has paid tribute
to her longtime hairstylist and friend. “Jesus
was more than my friend – he was a light in my life, a source of laughter,
comfort, love, and unwavering support,” she wrote. “I don’t know how I would
have made it through the last almost decade without him by my side. He had a
way of making even the heaviest days feel lighter.
“Thank you, Jesus, for always being there for me, for lifting me up, for being
my friend. The pain of losing you is just unbearable and i don’t know how to
move forward without you, but I know great grief is born only of great love.
and I loved you so much. You were the best person, with a talent that was
unmatched. a true artist. You inspired so many, and you always will.”
She continued: “Your words, your laughter, your kindness, your beautiful spirit
will live in my heart forever. I’ll cherish all our moments together. every
laugh and hug. I wish I could hug you again. I laid in your bed the way you
used to lay in mine, talking for hours. I would give anything for one more deep
talk. I’m going to miss you so much. more than any words can say. 222 my angel.”
LA-based make-up artist, and member of Kylie’s
glam squad, Ariel Tejada penned a lengthy tribute on social media, writing: “Last night I experienced the most painful,
breath taking pain I have ever felt when I found out you left us @jesushair
“Family is not always just assigned at birth sometimes they are chosen and you
were my chosen family. I told you this many times before, I don’t know how I
could have done the past 10 years of this whole journey without you, to which
you would always reply saying “I wouldn’t want to do this with anyone else” and
now that your gone I’m unsure how I will continue the same without you. You
were my Anchor, my Rock, in every room we made magic in together. We in sync on
a level that only you and I will ever comprehend. You were a safe haven for me
that gave me the push to be the best version of myself in every room we were in
together! More than a friend you were my brother.”