KYLIE Jenner has broken her silence after the death of her close friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero.
Taking to Instagram, devastated Kylie spoke of her “unbearable pain” in a touching tribute.
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Alongside a picture of them together, she 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.”
Los Angeles-based hairstylist Jesus began working with Kylie, 27, in 2019 and became a cherished part of her inner circle.
Kylie continued: “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. 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.”
Kylie’s sister Kim Kardashian spoke of her heartache over the death at the weekend.
She said: “Our glam fam means the world to us. We work together, vacation, and celebrate our lives together!
“Our great respect for the art of hair and makeup has led us to meeting some of the kindest souls and made some of our best friends.”
The 44-year-old Kardashians star added, “So 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.
“I’m praying for his family, his loved ones, and the whole beauty community who feels this deep loss of one of the most talented and kindest to ever do it. Rest in Peace @jesushair.”
Just last month, Jesus accompanied Kylie to Paris for Fashion Week, where she walked the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier and attended the Chanel show.
TRAGIC DEATH
Jesus’s death was announced over the weekend. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
A beloved figure in the celebrity beauty world, he worked with stars like Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Moore, Addison Rae, and Dua Lipa.
He often collaborated with Kylie’s makeup artist, Ariel Tejada, who posted a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram, sharing his “pain” and reflecting on their years of friendship and artistry.
“One of Gods most Beautiful Angels has just opened his wings and flew to join him in heaven, and watch over me,” Ariel wrote.
“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.
“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 ‘ wouldn’t want to do this with anyone else’ and now that your 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.
“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.”
His devastated sister annouced his passing on Saturday and launched a GoFundMe page to help the family with funeral arrangements and bringing him back to their hometown of Houston, Texas.
“My name is Gris, Jesus’s younger sister. 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 wrote.
“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.”
Kylie, who lovingly called Jesus her “main girly,” has not yet publicly addressed his passing.
The two shared a close bond, with Kylie once joking on Instagram about a haircut: “@jesushair said he was giving me a trim and cut off all my hair.”
LAST TRIP
Jesus’ tragic passing came weeks after his trip with Kylie in January.
He appeared happy in Instagram snaps showing the pair posing for a mirror selfie, as well as a slew of Kylie’s stunning looks.
On January 7, Kylie liked an image he posted of her Golden Globes hairstyle, which left one fan gushing: “You are KILLING it with her hair recently!!!”
His most recent Instagram post, uploaded on February 3, showcased a collection of his hairstyles for famous faces at the Grammy’s.
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