Celebrity hairstylist Kim Vo, known for his iconic designs of Hollywood’s most recognized looks, has died after a long battle with colorectal cancer at age 55. His death was announced over the weekend by his husband, Adeel Khan, in an emotional social media statement that has gone viral across social networks. It eventually prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and celebrities around Hollywood.To many in the entertainment and beauty world, Kim’s death was a very personal loss. He was not just a stylist, but someone who worked behind the scenes, while also being a creative partner to some celebrities, as well as a familiar face to TV viewers. As tributes to Kim poured in, along with reflections on his last message to fans, Kim Vo’s name quickly began trending, with many looking back on his contributions, warmth, and legacy.Kim Vo, celebrity hairstylist and colorist, dead at 55Kim Vo was a celebrated hairstylist and colorist to various celebrities and built a reputation as a hair color expert for some of the biggest names and productions in Hollywood. Throughout his illustrious career, Vo worked on a number of high-profile projects and was associated with A-listers such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Britney Spears, Goldie Hawn, Uma Thurman, and Pamela Anderson, among many others.News of his death went viral after Adeel Khan shared an emotional post on Instagram, announcing that Kim took his last breath after fighting for his life for several years due to colorectal cancer. Adeel shared that Kim was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and spent years battling the illness, beating all odds along the way. The post stood out not just because it announced Kim’s death, but because of how personal it was, referring to Kim as Adeel’s life partner, best friend, and business partner.As the post continued to spread across media platforms, comments from Hollywood celebrities emerged almost immediately. Actress Tori Spelling was among those who honored Kim on social media, remembering him as an “amazing human” full of light and love.In addition to his A-list clients, Kim Vo was also familiar to the general public through television. He served as a judge on Bravo’s Shear Genius, worked behind the scenes on makeover programs such as Extreme Makeover. Recently, he appeared on Blowing LA, a Paramount+ series that offered viewers a glimpse into his work life and personality.In his farewell message, Adeel followed Kim’s last wish by urging supporters to contribute to the Kim Vo Foundation instead of sending flowers. The foundation assists hair, beauty, and fashion creatives affected by cancer. Kim wanted to give back to society for all that it had given him. Kim Vo is remembered not only for the legendary looks he helped create, but also for the lasting impact he had on the people he touched throughout his career, even after he left us.