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The Kardashian-Jenner family is speaking out after the untimely death of their beloved hairstylist, Jesus Guerrero.
Guerrero, who worked closely with Kylie Jenner in particular, died suddenly at age 34, his family revealed via Instagram over the weekend. In the wake of his passing, A-list stars — including Jessica Alba and Paris Hilton — mourned Guerrero via social media. Kim Kardashian was the first member of her family to speak out when she did so on Monday, February 24, just one day after the stylist’s family publicly announced the news of his death.
Kardashian, 44, shared a photo of the family with their glam team, including Guerrero, via her Instagram Story on Monday, with a lengthy, heartfelt caption.
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“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 make up has led us to meeting some of the kindest souls and made some of our bestest friends,” she began the post.
“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,” she continued. “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.”
Khloé Kardashian shared Kim’s tribute to Guerrero on her own Story.
“I couldn’t find the words this weekend but this is exactly how we all feel,” Khloé, 40, wrote alongside her sister’s message. “We become a family with our glam teams, and we share so much of our lives with them.”
Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family, also shared Kim’s post on her own Instagram Story.
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Though Kylie, 27, has yet to publicly make a statement on Guerrero’s passing, TMZ reported on Monday that she is paying for his funeral costs.
Guerrero’s family announced his death on Sunday in a series of posts via his official Instagram account.
“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,” they wrote over a photo of the stylist on the beach. “We have fallen into tears repeatedly reminiscing and wondering what we could of done different to still have him with us.” Guerrero’s family did not reveal his cause of death.
“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,” they continued. “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.”