Who was Kylie Jenner's close friend Jesus Guerrero? Reality Tv star pays tribute saying "sleeping is the hardest" after death

Kylie Jenner with her close friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero (Image via Instagram / @kyliejenner)
Kylie Jenner with her close friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero (Image via Instagram / @kyliejenner)

Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero died at 34 on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was a hairstylist who worked with notable clients such as Kylie Jenner, the Kardashian clan, Jennifer Lopez, Kali Uchis, Demi Moore, and Dua Lipa. His untimely death was announced by his family, which shocked the fashion and entertainment world.

As a way of coping with loss, Jenner confessed that she has been engaging in FaceTime calls with mutual friend and makeup artist Ariel Tejada. She shared a screenshot of their more than 7-hour phone call on Instagram stories and captioned it "sleeping has been the hardest. I love you @makeupbyariel."


Kylie Jenner pays tribute to Jesus Guerrero through Instagram posts

Kylie Jenner, one of Jesus Guerrero's longtime clients and friends, expressed her deep sorrow on social media. She uploaded some old images of them together with an intimate note, saying Guerrero was much more than a friend to her. She revealed the enormous burden of his passing, labeling the hurt, "unbearable."

Jesus Guerrero's cause of death has not yet been disclosed, but according to a GoFundMe started by Guerrero's sister Gris, Guerrero's death was sudden. Under the page, the fundraising campaign will attempt to retrieve his items from Los Angeles and deliver them to his home in Houston, Texas.

In a heartfelt caption, Kylie Jenner 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."

She 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."

She also added,

"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."

Kim Kardashian also expressed her feelings on Instagram by writing,

“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!”

Khloé Kardashian also expressed her feelings about Jesus Guerrero's death,

“I couldn’t find the words this weekend, but this is exactly how we all feel. We become a family with our glam teams, and we share so much of our lives with them.”

The sudden death of Jesus Guerrero affected his family and his many celebrity friends. Guerrero’s great sense of style made him shine on red carpets and Vogue covers. As an experienced hairdresser and a cherished friend, his memory will continue to live among those who knew and loved him.

Edited by Zainab Shaikh
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