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Celebrity Hairstylist Kim Vo Dies at 55 After Colorectal Cancer Battle

His husband asks supporters to honor him by donating to the Kim Vō Foundation to aid beauty and fashion creatives facing cancer.

Overview

  • Adeel Khan announced Vo's death on Instagram on Saturday, Jan. 24, calling him his beloved husband and partner in life and business.
  • Vo was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2018 and, under Dr. Lawrence Piro and teams at the Angeles Clinic and Cedars-Sinai, outlived initial expectations.
  • In lieu of flowers, the family directed donations to the Kim Vō Foundation, and Khan said he will continue building Vo's legacy of support for industry peers affected by cancer.
  • Renowned as a top colorist for clients including Gwyneth Paltrow, Britney Spears, Kate Hudson and Pamela Anderson, Vo judged Bravo's Shear Genius, worked on Extreme Makeover and appeared on Paramount+'s Blowing LA.
  • Tributes from friends and celebrities, including Tori Spelling, praised Vo's artistry and warmth, reflecting his influence in salons and on screen.