The celebrity hairstyling world is in mourning following the death of Kim Vō, a celebrated colorist and Bravo TV star, who passed away at 55 after a long and courageous battle with colorectal cancer.
The news was shared by Vō’s husband, Adeel Khan, who announced the heartbreaking loss on his Instagram page on Saturday. In a moving tribute, Khan revealed that the Shear Genius alum died after an eight-year fight with colorectal cancer, a journey he described as one where his husband “fought valiantly, winning many battles along the way and exceeding all medical expectations.”
My beloved husband, best friend, partner in life & business, Kim Vō, has taken his final breath,” Khan wrote. “Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2018, he fought valiantly… Ultimately, God decided it was time for our angel on earth to return home.”
In lieu of flowers, Vō requested that donations be made to the Kim Vō Foundation, which he established to support “hair, beauty and fashion creatives also affected by cancer.” Khan explained that this initiative was a direct fulfillment of one of his husband’s last wishes, a desire to “use the platform, knowledge, and success I’ve worked so hard for to help others.”
Vō was a true icon in the hair & beauty industry, first hailed by American Vogue as “the best blonder in the business.” He was a trusted global ambassador for major brands like L’Oréal and Schwarzkopf before becoming a celebrated TV personality on Bravo’s Shear Genius and Paramount+’s Blowing LA.
Khan’s tribute painted a picture of a man whose impact extended far beyond his professional accolades. He described Vō as having a “rare ability to make everyone feel seen, welcomed, and at home” and championing an “approachable luxury” philosophy in the beauty world. “His guiding philosophy of ‘approachable luxury’ was central to everything he did,” Khan wrote. “Beauty and glamour without pretense, barriers, or exclusion.”
The outpouring of grief from the entertainment community has been immense. Vō was a go-to stylist for countless stars, many of whom shared their tributes in the comments of Khan’s post. Nicky Hilton wrote, “Sending so much love. He was such a kind and sweet person,” while Tori Spelling commented, “I’m so sorry he was such an amazing human. Filled with such light and love xo.”
Makeup artist Kandee Johnson offered a heartfelt remembrance, calling him “the sweetest, funniest, most brilliant, talented, and precious soul” who “made everyone feel comfortable and made everyone laugh.” Vō’s legacy, as Khan stated, will be the foundation built to help others, ensuring that his life’s work continues to support the community he loved so dearly. “This is the legacy Kim and I are committed to building with your support,” Khan concluded. “We love you, we are here for you, and we will fight for you.”
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