Kim Vo Dead at 55 After Colon Cancer Battle

The beauty industry has lost an incredible talent.

Renowned hairstylist Kim Vo—who worked with stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Paris Hilton—has died after an ongoing battle with colon cancer, his husband Adeel Khan announced Jan. 25. He was 55.

“My beloved husband, best friend, partner in life & business, Kim Vo, has taken his final breath,” Adeel wrote in the caption of a Jan. 24 Instagram post announcing the hairdresser’s death. “Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2018, he fought 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 added, “Ultimately, God decided it was time for our angel on earth to return home.”

Adeel also noted one way that loved ones can keep Kim’s memory alive.

He wrote, “Kim kindly requested in lieu of flowers & other tokens of condolences after his passing, to please channel your love & efforts towards donations for Kim Vo Foundation in support of hair, beauty, and fashion creatives also affected by cancer.”