Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero died suddenly in February 2025 at the age of 34.
Guerrero’s younger sister, Gris, confirmed her sibling’s passing that same month by launching a GoFundMe campaign in his honor.
Jesus Guerrero, a beloved son, brother, uncle, artist, and friend from Houston, TX, has tragically passed away. Born to immigrant parents, he aspired to reach the pinnacle of his craft through hard work and determination.
According to Gris, their family is “taking care of his personal belongings and accommodations to bring him home.”
Guerrero had the privilege of working with renowned clients such as Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez, among others in the entertainment industry. Jenner even graciously offered to cover the expenses for his funeral, easing the financial burden on his family.
In a heartfelt update on the GoFundMe page dated February 25, 2025, Guerrero’s family expressed their gratitude towards Kylie Jenner for her generosity and support. The funds raised through the platform will be utilized to bring his belongings back home and cover any unforeseen costs related to his estate.
Keep scrolling for everything to know so far about Guerrero’s death:
When Did Jesus Guerrero Die?
Gris published her GoFundMe fundraiser on February 22, 2025, noting at the time that the hairstylist had recently and “suddenly” died.
Where Was Jesus Guerrero When He Died?
A source confirmed to Us Weekly that Guerrero had traveled to Dubai with client Lopez when he unexpectedly got sick. While battling his then-undisclosed illness, Guerrero returned to Los Angeles and was admitted to a local hospital.
“Everyone on his team did everything they could to get him to the doctors because he was not well,” Guerrero’s sister, Gris, exclusively explained to Us. “They told him he was not going to work, he should see a doctor and rest. And he wanted to come home.”
She added, “We have his paperwork from the hospital [in Dubai] and it was a very long flight and a lot in between and going on [to] the hospital [in the U.S.]. That’s part of why we are looking into his health more with what happened. As soon as he showed up [in Dubai], he was told you don’t look well, to sit down and rest. And if he didn’t get well, to go back to the hospital. [They told him], ‘We want you to take care [of] yourself.’”
What Is the Cause of Jesus Guerrero’s Death?
Us Weekly confirmed in June 2025 that Guerrero’s cause of death was natural.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner shared that the hairstylist died of pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) and disseminated cryptococcus neoformans, which are fungal organisms that can cause severe infections in weakened immune systems.
Gris previously told Us that there were still “unanswered questions” about the circumstances surrounding her brother’s passing.
“We have been able to track every one of his steps, but we don’t know what got him sick or what was [the] sickness,” Gris explained. “It all happened suddenly and no one knows why. … That’s part of why there are so many unanswered questions because nothing they had done was able to prevent this from happening.”
Kylie Jenner Is Helping With Funeral Expenses
The insider, meanwhile, told Us that Jenner was “beyond devastated” by Guerrero’s death and even offered to pay for his funeral.
“She has offered to pay for all of Jesus’s funeral expenses and she is having his body transported to Houston for the funeral,” the source said.
What Has Jesus Guerrero’s Celeb Clients Said About His Death?
Many of Guerrero’s clients have been vocal about honoring his memory in the days following his passing.
“Jesus was more than my friend — he was a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support,” Jenner wrote, in part, via Instagram. “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. 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.”
Lopez, for her part, noted in her own Instagram tribute that she was “brokenhearted” by Guerrero’s death.
“It’s no surprise your mother gave you the name Jesus. You were gentle and kind and loving, quiet and unassuming, but so powerful, and your presence was felt the minute you walked into any room,” Lopez wrote. “You never demanded the spotlight. You never needed to make a sound to be recognized, your heart and your talent did that as effortlessly as you artistry did.”
The singer added, “I’m still in shock that such a beautiful young life has come to an end. It seems senseless and unfair. I know your family is brokenhearted as am I and everyone else who knew you. Your spirit moved on to the next phase beyond this life but I know wherever you are there is beauty and light. And the beauty and light you left here will live on forever.”
Read more celebrity tributes to Guerrero here.
