Tori Spelling paid tribute to the sequel death celebrity hairstylist and former Breath LA reality TV star Kim Vo.
“I’m so sorry, he was such an amazing human. Filled with so much light and love,” Spelling, 52, wrote to Kim’s husband: Adeel Vo-Khan, via Instagram on Saturday January 24.
Adeel previously shared the news that the stylist had “taken his last breath” after being initially diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2018.
“[Kim] fought valiantly, winning many battles along the way and exceeding all medical expectations under the care of Dr. Laurent Piro and his incredible team at Angeles Clinic and Cedars-Sinai,” Adeel wrote. “Ultimately, God decided it was time for our angel on earth to go home.”
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Adeel continued, “Kim kindly requested that, in lieu of flowers and other expressions of condolence upon his passing, you channel your love and efforts into donations to the Kim Vō Foundation to support hair, beauty and fashion designers also affected by cancer.”
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A later statement from Adeel touted the late stylist’s work with major brands such as L’Oreal and Schwarzkopf, which made him a “true icon in the hair and beauty industry,” her husband noted.
“He was loved not only by his family and friends, but also by the global hair community and millions of viewers who knew him for both his artistry and his warmth,” Adeel explained. “Kim had a rare ability to make everyone feel seen, welcomed and at home. His guiding philosophy of ‘accessible luxury’ was at the heart of everything he did. Beauty and glamor without pretension, barriers or exclusion.”
According to the memorial message, one of Kim’s “final wishes” was to “continue helping others” even after her cancer diagnosis.
Hairdresser Kim Vo in March 2016.
Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Montage Beverly HillsThe statement read: “[Kim] chose to focus on gratitude and purpose: “I have been incredibly lucky. I have experienced love, happiness and meaningful relationships on and off screen. I don’t need anything more, but I want to use the platform, knowledge and success I’ve worked so hard for to help others. Everything that has been given to me also belongs to the communities that made me who I am. I want my life to be celebrated with joy, positivity and now, health-focused vigilance,” he said. “That’s the meaning of life. That’s the meaning of my life.
Adeel promised to continue to mobilize support for “hair, beauty and fashion designers fighting cancer” on behalf of the Kim Vō Foundation.
“This is the legacy that Kim and I are committed to building with your support,” Adeel concluded. “We love you, we are here for you and we will fight for you.”
Kim was perhaps best known for judging the Bravo hairstyling competition Shear Engineering alongside the model Camila Alves and fellow celebrity stylist By Jonathan Antin. Shear Engineering aired on Bravo for three seasons between 2007 and 2010.
In addition to his work in front of the camera for Shear EngineeringKim worked behind the scenes on reality shows Extreme makeover And Jane simple. He most recently appeared in Paramount+’s Celebrity Hairstylist docuseries Breath LAwho followed him to work at his trendy Kim Vo salon in West Hollywood.
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Many of Kim’s clients, friends and family paid tribute to her influential work via Instagram following the news of her passing.
“I will never forget his kindness and how special I felt when I walked through the doors of that salon. May he fly high with the angels,” the Emmy-nominated producer said.Ashley Hammen wrote. “I feel so lucky to have known him and send healing prayers to all the hearts that loved him.”
TV host and influencer XiXi Yang added, “Kim, you changed my life. I still remember walking into your beautiful salon at Montage in Beverly Hills in 2012. I had kinky black hair for so long, but I craved a change. I wanted something lighter, something more vibrant that reflected my personality. You saw it before you could say it. You took me lighter, you added layers, and somehow… it all worked out. changed for me.”
“I remember looking in the mirror after the color and cut, and almost crying,” Yang, 36, continued. “I saw myself differently, for the first time. That moment changed the trajectory of my life and career. You have been my family ever since. Thank you for all the love, care, belief and magic you have given me over the years.”
