‘Extreme Makeover’ celebrity stylist Kim Vo passes away at 55 following cancer battle

Kim Vo was a renowned stylist who worked with numerous celebrities like Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Kate Hudson, and more, throughout his career, has passed away. He was also known for starring in reality TV shows such as ‘Extreme Makeover’ and ‘Shear Genius.

’ The celebrity stylist had been battling cancer for the past 8 years and lost the battle of life at the age of 55, following medical complications.

Kim Vo passed away at 55

On January 24, Kim Vo’s husband, Adeel Khan, shared the news of his demise through a social media post. He revealed that Vo was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2018, and for the past 8 years was fighting the disease “valiantly, winning many battles along the way and exceeding all medical expectations under the care of Dr.

Lawrence Piro and his incredible team at Angeles Clinic and Cedars-Sinai.”He further added that Kim Vo was “beloved not only by his family and friends, but by the global hair community and millions of viewers who came to know him for both his artistry and his warmth. Kim had a rare ability to make everyone feel seen, welcomed, and at home.”His husband concluded the post by adding that Kim’s final request was to pay condolences forward to her foundation “in support of hair, beauty, and fashion creatives also affected by cancer.”

Tributes pour in for Kim Vo

The moment that Adeel Khan shared the news online, tributes for the star stylist started pouring in the comment section. Netizens, fans, and fellow celebrities alike paid the ‘Extreme Makeover’ star respect. Producer Ashley Hammen commented, “I will never forget his kindness and how special I felt when I walked in those salon doors. May he fly high with the angels. I feel so lucky to have known him and am sending prayers for healing to all the hearts who loved him,” while another netizen shared, “Happy to have been a Kim Vo client for years!! Sending so much love to you, brotha.

”Online personality Trisha Paytas also remembered Kim Vo and commented, “Oh what an amazing person he was 🤍 kind and always smiling, heartbreaking 🕊️ sending love 🙏.”Kim Vo was best known for being the go-to hairstylist for many celebrities. He had created a name for himself in the industry by working wth the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Pamela Anderson, Kate Hudson, and Uma Thurman, just to name a few.