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Kylie Jenner says she thinks about hair stylist Jesus Guerrero “every day” two months after his shocking death at age 34
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Guerrero’s family announced his death on Feb. 23 in a series of Instagram Stories
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The stylist was working with Jenner and other famous clients like Jennifer Lopez leading up to his death
Kylie Jenner is remembering her late hairstylist Jesus Guerrero two months after his shocking death.
The reality star and mogul, 27, took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, May 8, to share some memories of Guerrero. In one snap, Jenner and Guerrero appear to be making pizzas alongside the Kylie Cosmetics founder’s daughter, Stormi. “Think about u every day,” Jenner wrote over the image.
Another photo shows Jenner, Guerrero and Jenner’s longtime makeup artist Ariel Tejada with the caption, “my family.” In the mirror selfie, Jenner sits on a chair while Guerrero and Tejada stand behind her.
In another slide, Guerrero is seen seated at a dining table outside surrounded by trees, and in the final image, Jenner and the late hairstylist walk arm-in-arm down a city street.
Kylie Jenner/Instagram
Kylie Jenner on Instagram.
Guerrero’s family announced the news of his death in a series of Instagram Stories posted on Sunday, Feb. 23. The hairstylist was 34.
Two days later on Feb. 25, Jenner shared a tribute to Guerrero on Instagram that included a carousel of photos and videos, as well as an emotional message.
“Jesus was more than my friend — he was a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support,” she began in the caption. “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.”
Jenner continued: “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.”
At the time, a source told PEOPLE that the mogul was “shocked” by Guerrero’s sudden death.
“Jesus’ death hit her hard,” an insider shared. “She is shocked and very upset. Still, she’s doing everything she can to be supportive and aid his family, including financially.”
Kylie Jenner/Instagram
Kylie Jenner on Instagram.
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On Feb. 25, Guerrero’s family updated the GoFundMe page they had created for him, sharing that Jenner offered to cover the funeral expenses.
“When this go fund me was set up we created it thinking we would have to take care of all the expenses ourselves. We didn’t want to burden any clients with this. Our family deeply appreciates Kylie for later offering to cover funeral expenses and offering up all her help and support,” read the update.
Kylie Jenner/Instagram
Kylie Jenner on Instagram.
The description noted that the $96,000 previously raised “will go toward the costs associated with securing his belongings home” and other “unexpected expenses to settle his assets.”
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Guerrero’s cause of death has not yet been revealed. Leading up to his death, the stylist was working with Jenner as well as other famous clients, including traveling to Dubai with Jennifer Lopez.
On March 14, Jenner announced a new campaign for her clothing brand Khy’s collaboration with Poster Girl, sharing that the shoot was one of the last times she worked with Guerrero.
“It was hard for me to let go of these photos because it was one of the last few times @jesushair touched my hair,” Jenner, 27, wrote in a now-expired Instagram Stories post, per DailyMail. “We had such a fun work day and then went out to dinner after as we do. Ughh I miss u sm my angel.’
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