Tributes are pouring in for celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero after the 34-year-old’s family announced his death over the weekend.
Guerrero ― a Houston, Texas native who worked with stars like Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez and Demi Moore ― “learned how to work hard and dreamt of taking his skills to the top,” according to the hairstylist’s sister, Gris Guerrero.
Jesus Guerrero died “very suddenly and unexpectedly,” she wrote, and described him as “a son, a brother, an uncle, an artist, a friend, and so much more” in a GoFundMe page.
Guerrero’s family, in a statement shared to his Instagram page on Sunday, thanked those who have shared “love and support during this hard time.”
“Jesus was the brightest light, we have never doubted that he touched the hearts and lives of everyone he came across,” read the statement, which was shared alongside photos of Guerrero.
“We have fallen into tears repeatedly reminiscing and wondering what we could of done different to still have him with us. Seeing everyone’s loving posts, fills and tears our hearts all at once.”
The statement continued, “I don’t know how the world will go on without his light but I know he’ll give us the strength to push past any obstacle. RIP Jesus We all love you.”
Other stars that Guerrero worked with include Rosé, Charli XCX, Lisa and Katy Perry.
Celebrities as well as colleagues honored Guerrero in posts shared to social media.
“We love you @jesushair 🤍🕊️,” wrote Daniel Martin ― Tatcha’s Global Director of Artistry ― alongside a selfie featuring him, Guerrero and Jessica Alba (who shared the snap to her Instagram page).
Singer Rosalía ― who Guerrero worked with on anumber ofoccasions ― shared a photo of the late hairstylist to her Instagram Stories and wrote, “You don’t know how much I’m going to miss you 💔.”
Kali Uchis, who was styled by Guerrero ahead of this year’s Grammy Awards, shared a photo of her with the late hairstylist alongside the caption, “i love you Jesus.”
Mary Phillips, a makeup artist and co-founder of Highlight Artists, also shared a touching tribute to Guerrero on Instagram and wrote that she “fell in love with him” the moment they met.
“He showed kindness to anyone and everyone and I just can’t believe he isn’t with us anymore. I will never forget his laugh and his smile and his sweet little moments when he would cuddle up to you and rest his head on your shoulder,” she wrote.
“This world will never be the same without you in it Jesus. I love you friend. I will see you again one day @jesushair ♥️”
Ariel Tejada — a makeup artist who has also worked with Jenner — wrote that “one of Gods most Beautiful Angels has just opened his wings and flew to join him in heaven, and watch over me.”
“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,” Tejada wrote.
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“There was no one like you, Jesus, and there will never be. I’ll see you later, cause I can’t Goodbye. I love you so so much my favorite Angel forever🕊️ rest in Heaven.”