Stars are remembering celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero in the wake of his untimely passing.
News that the celebrity hairstylist – who worked with Hollywood A-listers like Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez — unexpectedly died broke on Saturday, February 22. His passing was confirmed on Saturday, February 22 by Guerrero’s sister Gris Guerrero, who set up a GoFundMe page following his passing. His cause of death was not stated.
“My name is Gris, Jesus’s younger sister,” she wrote in the fund’s description. “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.”
She also shared more about Guerrero’s life. “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,” Gris wrote.
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Jessica Alba is honoring late hairstylist Jesus Guerrero. Alba reposted an Instagram Story on Sunday, February 23, of her, Guerrero and Daniel Martin posing for a selfie. “We love you @jesushair,” Martin wrote alongside a white heart and dove emojis. News broke on Saturday, February 22, that Guerrero died at the age […]
“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,” she added.
Soon after, Guerrero’s friends and clients began to share their own memories from their time with the hairstylist. Keep scrolling to read some of the most touching tributes from the Hollywood stars who worked with and adored Guerrero.
Katy Perry
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The singer offered a heartfelt tribute to her former stylists on March 1, writing via Instagram that Guerrero “always made every room so warm and welcome.”
“I know you are ok because you are now in the light that you shined so bright back here on earth,” she continued. “It’s just us that are left with a dimmer world without you.”
Perry went on to write, “Jesus, you effervescent soul, you better be giving the other Jesus a choppy feather or an octopus cut up there lol… till we meet again, I love you Chuy.”
Jennifer Lopez
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Lopez honored Guerrero, who she worked with days before his sudden death, by posting a meaningful tribute to him via Instagram. “It’s no surprise your mother gave you the name Jesus. You were gentle and kind and loving, quiet and unassuming, but so powerful, and your presence was felt the minute you walked into any room,” she captioned a post of him. “You never demanded the spotlight. You never needed to make a sound to be recognized, your heart and your talent did that as effortlessly as your artistry did.”
Lopez continued: “I’ve been having trouble putting the words together the last few days. The truth is I’m still in shock that such a beautiful young life has come to an end. It seems senseless and unfair. I know your family is brokenhearted as am I and everyone else who knew you. Your spirit moved on to the next phase beyond this life but I know wherever you are there is beauty and light. And the beauty and light you left here will live on forever. Rest in peace, sweet angel… 💔.”
Kim Kardashian
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Kardashian posted a group photo that included her siblings, Kris Jenner, Guerrero and other members of their beauty team: “Our glam fam means the world to us,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. “Our great respect for the art of hair and [makeup] has led us to us meeting some of the kindest souls and make some of our bestest friends. So when one of our glam family members passes away all of our souls are crushed.”
Afterward, Kris reshared the photo to her own Instagram Story, as did Kim’s sister Khloé Kardashian, who added, “I couldn’t find the words this weekend, but this is exactly how we all feel. We become a family with our glam teams, and we share so much of our lives with them.”
Chrissy Teigen
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Teigen paid tribute to Guerrero by posting a photo of them on set via her Instagram Story. “Oh, @jesushair you were so beyond loved and will be missed so much by so many people.” She also praised his family: “You raised such an incredible, talented, humble, kind man. We are sending you all the love possible for your unimaginable loss.”
The Interview magazine editor-in-chief posted two Instagram photos that were taken on the set of Kylie’s 2023 cover shoot. “Jesus Guerrero was a real talent and a shooting star. I loved working with him!!!” Ottenberg wrote, adding it was the “first of four covers we did with Jesus recently.”
Kylie’s makeup artist took to Instagram to post a photo of him hugging Guerrero, along with a heartfelt caption where he described the late hair stylist as his “rock” who “gave me the push to be the best version of myself.” Tejada went on to say: “There was a lot to learn from Jesus, not only his insane talent… 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.”
Jessica Alba
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Alba reposted an Instagram Story featuring a picture of herself, Guerrero, and Daniel Martin posing for a selfie. “We love you @jesushair,” Martin wrote on the photo. Alba didn’t provide any additional context.
Rosalía
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Singer Rosalía also memorialized Guerrero on Instagram, sharing a photo of the hair stylist in her Instagram story. An English translation of her words reads, “You don’t know how much I’m going to miss you” alongside a broken heart.
Kali Uchis
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Uchis shared a photo taken while Guerrero was styling her hair and simply wrote, “I love you Jesus.” She later shared a second photo of Guerrero hugging a tree.
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Anitta
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Brazilian singer Anitta, also a client of Guerrero’s, shared a similar photo of the pair together while he worked on her hair and wrote, “Rest in peace my good friend.”
Jordyn Woods
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Woods wrote in an Instagram Story that she is “praying so hard for [Guerrero’s] loved ones,” in the wake of the news.
Shay Mitchell
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Mitchell shared a series of photos and videos of herself and Guerrero. The first was a photo of Guerrero posing outside a private plane, followed by the two together in a tropical location. She also shared video of the pair dancing, as well as more candid photos and videos of their time together.
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