Kim Vo, a renowned celebrity hairstylist known for working with stars like Paris Hilton and Tori Spelling, has died at 55 after a battle with colorectal cancer. His husband, Adeel Khan, shared the news in an emotional Instagram post on Saturday.
Khan described Vo as his beloved husband, best friend, and business partner, highlighting his courageous fight against the disease since his 2018 diagnosis. Vo surpassed medical expectations under the care of Dr. Lawrence Piro at Angeles Clinic and Cedars-Sinai before ultimately succumbing to the illness.
Khan emphasized Vo’s widespread impact, noting he was cherished by family, friends, and the global hair community for his talent and kindness. He encouraged donations to the Kim Vo Foundation, which supports hair, beauty, and fashion professionals affected by cancer, aiming to provide advocacy and quality care for others.
Celebrities including Tori Spelling and Perez Hilton paid tribute in the comments, praising Vo’s artistry and warmth. Vo worked with A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow, Britney Spears, Pamela Anderson, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, and Uma Thurman. He also appeared as a judge on Bravo’s Shear Genius and Paramount+’s Blowing LA, and contributed to shows like Extreme Makeover.