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The entertainment world was shaken on February 23 when the family of celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero announced his unexpected death at age 34. The news sent ripples through Hollywood, particularly affecting beauty mogul Kylie Jenner, who had developed a close professional and personal relationship with Guerrero over years of collaboration.
"Jesus' death hit her hard," an insider revealed to PEOPLE. "She is shocked and very upset. Still, she's doing everything she can to be supportive and aid his family, including financially." The source added that Jenner has committed to covering funeral expenses, demonstrating her commitment to easing the family's burden during this difficult time.
Prior to his passing, Guerrero had maintained an active professional schedule. He recently styled Jenner for Paris Couture Fashion Week and the 2025 Golden Globes, with their most recent collaboration appearing on her Instagram on February 12. His impressive client roster extended beyond Jenner to include her sisters Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner, along with A-list celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Demi Moore, and Dua Lipa.
The Guerrero family shared the devastating news through a series of Instagram Stories, describing him as "the brightest light" who "touched the hearts and lives of everyone he came across." The emotional posts included images of Guerrero at the beach, hugging a tree, and walking through Paris, accompanied by heartfelt messages from family members grappling with their loss.
The family's tribute continued with raw emotion: "We have fallen into tears repeatedly reminiscing and wondering what we could have done different to still have him with us." As of publication, the cause of death has not been disclosed.
Support for the family has been overwhelming, with a GoFundMe campaign initiated by Guerrero's younger sister Gris exceeding its $80,000 goal within 24 hours. By February 24, donations surpassed $93,000, demonstrating the widespread impact Guerrero had on clients, colleagues, and fans alike.
Fellow hair professional Jen Atkin shared memories of mentoring Guerrero on Instagram, writing, "He had the ability to make the whole room feel the warmth of his presence and giggle at his playful antics—all while casually creating hair ART." She encouraged others to "tell people we love them, light up the room, and give Jesus-type bear hugs."
The Kardashian-Jenner family has rallied together in their grief. Kim Kardashian posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram: "When one of our glam family members passes away all of our souls are crushed. My heart breaks for Kylie and everyone who loved Jesus the way we all did." Khloe Kardashian echoed these sentiments, adding, "We become a family with our glam teams...This is such an incredible deep loss."
