Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero worked with the likes of Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez but died in February aged just 34. His cause of death has now been confirmed
The cause of death of a celebrity hairstylist has been confirmed four months after his passing. Jesus Guerrero died in Los Angeles in February, with his passing shocking his celebrity clientele.
Among those on his roster were Kylie Jenner, Katy Perry Jennifer Lopez. Guerrero died in hospital shortly after working with J-Lo in Dubai. He was aged just 34.
According to a report, Guerrero died from a severe form of pneumonia. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, the stylist’s cause of death was listed as Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP), which is a fungal infection that usually affects people with weakened immune systems.
Also listed was Cryptococcosis neoformans, which is a serious fungal infection that can spread to a number of organs and tissues in the body. The secondary cause listed was Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
The manner of death was listed as natural.
His death was confirmed at the time by his younger sister Gris. She shared an emotional post – and revealed the family had set up a GoFundMe page in his honour. She wrote in her touching message: “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 added: “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.”
After sharing a touching tribute shortly after his death, reality TV star and business mogul Kylie said that the ‘ache of missing’ her late hair stylist ‘hit all over again’ as she continued to come to terms with his death two months on.
She had generously stepped forward to help his family with the funeral expenses which was held held in Texas in March. Expressing her ongoing heartache on Instagram in April, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum said: “Found this video from [October 2024]. I thought I could get through today without crying, but the ache of missing you hit all over again.
“Grief isn’t getting easier, it’s getting lonelier. I miss you so much. Why aren’t you here? Every first without you hurts [so much].”
Her initial heartfelt tribute had read: “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. 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.”
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