Kylie Jenner has broken her silence on the shock death of her longtime hairstylist Jesus Guerrero aged just 34 last Saturday.
Taking to Instagram Tuesday, the reality star, 27, wrote: ‘Jesus was more than my friend – he was a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support.
‘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.
‘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.
Kylie Jenner has broken her silence on the shock death of her longtime hairstylist Jesus Guerrero aged just 34 last Saturday
‘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.’
Guerrero died shortly after traveling to Dubai to maintain the mane of his client Jennifer Lopez for her Saadiyat Nights concerts in Abu Dhabi last Thursday and Friday.
The son of immigrant parents also handled the tresses of celebs like Katy Perry, Rosalía, Demi Moore, Charli xcx, Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, LISA, Jessica Alba, and Shay Mitchell.
His sister Gris announced online Jesus had died ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’, but no cause of death for the 34-year-old has been released.
Gris released a statement via a GoFundMe page on Saturday night, confirming the passing of the Texas native who was based in Los Angeles.
Jesus had first began working with Kylie in 2019, but had also reflected on his ‘traumatic’ childhood following his parents’ divorce, and being raised by his beloved great-aunt.
‘My name is Gris, Jesus’s younger sister,’ she wrote. ‘It is with a heavy heart that we let the world know that Jesus Guerrero has gone to heaven.
‘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.’ The page had a $60,000 target, with $96,000 currently raised.
Following news of his death, Kylie’s make-up artist Ariel Tejada posted a lengthy tribute on Instagram.
Posting a selection of snaps from their friendship, he wrote: ‘Last night I experienced the most painful, breathtaking 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 you’re 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.
‘There’s a lot to learn from Jesus, not only his insane talent of which most you have come to know him for, but also his humility, his compassion, his resilience, his drive and love for life and all the Good and happiness that he brought into every room he walked in and every life he impacted with his brilliant soul.
