The celebrity world has just lost someone special.
Jesus Guerrero, a hairstylist for well-known figures such as Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez, has passed away. He was 34 years old.
The heartbreaking news was announced via a GoFundMe page from his sister Gris, 26, on Saturday, February 22.
Jesus Guerrero, a hairstylist for many celebrities, has died at age 34
Highlights
- Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero dies unexpectedly at age 34.
- Guerrero worked with celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez.
- His sister raises $78,000 through GoFundMe, nearing an $80,000 goal.
- Tributes poured in from family and friends, highlighting his bright spirit.
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“It is with a heavy heart that we let the world know that Jesus Guerrero has gone to heaven,” she wrote. “He is a son, a brother, an uncle, an artist, a friend, and so much more.
“Born and raised in Houston, Texas, 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.”
She concluded with, “Currently, his family is taking care of his personal belongings and accommodations to bring him home to Houston.”
His sister has created a fundraiser, hoping to raise $80,000 for someone who was a “cherished son, brother, friend, artist.”
More than $78,000 has been donated, which is 98% of the GoFundMe’s goal.
Guerrero’s cause of death has not yet been revealed, but one person on social media claimed he had died from pneumonia after being “abandoned in a foreign country he was in for work” due to being “too sick to fly home.”
The next day, on Sunday, February 23, the rest of Guerrero’s family released their own statement on Instagram stories.
He worked for celebrities such as Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez
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Accompanied by a sweet photo of the hairstylist sitting on a beach, they said, “Our family would like to thank everyone for all the 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.
“We have fallen into tears repeatedly reminiscing and wondering what we could of [sic] done different to still have him with us.”
The next picture showcased the 34-year-old hugging a tree as a quote read, “Seeing everyone’s loving posts, fills and tears our hearts all at once. If anyone has videos or photos they’d like to send to us through here we’d love every frame.”
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His family concluded, “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.”
According to various news outlets, Guerrero first started working for Kylie Jenner in 2019, and they quickly became close friends. The two have previously shown their love for one another on social media.
Tributes from his sister and family poured in
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One of his last posts on Instagram featured the beauty guru herself, including an adorable mirror selfie of the two cuddled up in matching black outfits.
“Paris with my main girly!!! ❤️” he wrote affectionately.
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Just last week, Jenner also shared a picture of her and Guerrero lying in bed.
As reported by People, the 34-year-old was a loyal companion to the media personality, joining her for Couture Fashion Week and helping with her look during the 2025 Golden Globes.
He also worked with her as she appeared on the Harper’s Bazaar March 2020 cover and, most recently, her ELLE cover in October 2024.
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Ariel Tejada, Jenner’s makeup artist, additionally shared a tribute to Guerrero.
“2•22, one of Gods most Beautiful Angels has just opened his wings and flew to join him in heaven, and watch over me,” he said on Instagram. “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.”
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