After several months, the cause and manner of death for Kylie Jenner’s hairstylist Jesús Guerrero have finally been revealed. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner announced this on June 2, nearly four months after his demise.
According to the report, Guerrero died from severe pneumonia and a fungal infection, most likely brought on by AIDS. These illnesses are considered to be opportunistic infections, meaning they are very common and more severe in people living with weak immune systems. This discovery led the officials to rule his manner of death as natural, with AIDS-related complications.
Who Was Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero?
Kylie Jenner’s hairstylist was 34-year-old Jesús Guerrero. Guerrero was a celebrity hairstylist known for working with clients like Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, and Katy Perry. His most recent work includes hairstyling Kali Uchis’ Old Hollywood look at the 2025 Grammys, Demi Moore’s appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” and Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s cover story in Interview Magazine.
In 2024, his portfolio highlights were notable hairstyling looks for Lisa at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, JLo’s look at the Toronto International Film Festival, and Katy Perry’s wet mermaid look at the MTV VMAs.
His major and most consistent celebrity client was his friend Kylie Jenner, and she’s often posted snaps with him. Few weeks before his passing, the duo were together in Georgia for a promotional event for her canned vodka-soda business. They were also together in Paris for Haute Couture Week.
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When Did Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero Pass Away?
Jesús Guerrero Kylie Jenner’s hairstylist died on Saturday, February 22, 2025. It was reported that the day before his passing, he’d arrived at a local hospital complaining he wasn’t feeling well. The following morning, he was eventually pronounced dead by a doctor at 12:48 a.m. Before his death, he had been in Dubai with Jennifer Lopez, and before that he was with Jenner in LA.
Shortly after Guerrero passed, his family announced his death on social media on Feb. 23. His younger sister, Gris, then started a GoFundMe, raising $96,000 to cover expenses related to his death.
The fundraiser’s description read,
“…He is a son, a brother, an uncle, an artist, a friend, and so much more. Born and raised in Houston, TX, to immigrant parents, Jesus learned how to work hard and dreamt of taking his skills to the top.” “Unfortunately, his passing came very suddenly and unexpectedly.”
Several stars like Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, and Camila Cabello shared tributes to him following his sudden death. His funeral was held in his hometown in Houston on Sunday, March 30. In attendance were friends and family, including Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, and many prominent figures in the beauty industry.
What Was the Cause of Jesús Guerrero’s Death?
In early March, a full medical examination of the body of Kylie Jenner’s hairstylist Jesús Guerrero was conducted. After several tests and study results were processed, his cause and manner of death were officially certified on Monday, June 2.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner publicly confirmed that he died of pneumonia and disseminated cryptococcus neoformans, or a fungal infection, with AIDS listed as the secondary cause of death.
In medical terms, the medical examiner’s office listed the primary cause of death as Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia and disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans due to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). These infections are a very severe kind of pneumonia usually found in people that have weak immune systems, making an AIDS diagnosis likely to be a major contributing factor.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a rare, serious lung infection caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii.” People living with PCP usually have weakened immune systems because of certain health conditions or medications.
Cryptococcosis, on the other hand, according to the CDC, is “a fungal disease caused by breathing in spores from Cryptococcus, a fungus found in the environment. The infection can affect the different parts of the body but usually causes lung or brain infections.” People with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to those infections.
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How Did Kylie Jenner React to Jesús Guerrero’s Passing?
On February 25, two days after the death of Kylie Jenner’s hairstylist Jesús Guerrero, she shared an emotional Instagram post featuring photos and videos of the two of them. In the post, she described him as a “true artist,” likened him to being more than a friend, and called him “a light in my life.”
“I don’t know how I would have made it through the last almost decade without him by my side,” Jenner wrote. “He had a way of making even the heaviest days feel lighter.” “Jesús was more than my friend — he was a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support.”
The caption continued, “The pain of losing you is just unbearable and I don’t know how to move forward without you. But I know great grief is born only of great love, and I loved you so much. You were the best person, with a talent that was unmatched. a true artist. You inspired so many, and you always will.”
Also, Jenner’s sisters, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, shared their love for and appreciation of Guerrero in Instagram posts. And according to Gris (Jesús’s sister), Jenner later offered her help and support to cover his funeral expenses.
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