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Originally appeared on E! Online<\/a><\/p>\n The beauty industry has lost an incredible talent.<\/p>\n Renowned hairstylist Kim Vo<\/strong>\u2014who worked with stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow<\/a> <\/strong>and Paris Hilton<\/strong><\/a>\u2014has died after an ongoing battle with colon cancer, his husband Adeel Khan<\/strong> announced Jan. 25. He was 55.<\/p>\n “My beloved husband, best friend, partner in life & business, Kim Vo, has taken his final breath,\u201d Adeel wrote in the caption of a Jan. 24 Instagram<\/a> post announcing the hairdresser\u2019s 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<\/strong> and his incredible team at Angeles Clinic and Cedars-Sinai.\u201d<\/p>\n He added, \u201cUltimately, God decided it was time for our angel on earth to return home.\u201d<\/p>\n Adeel also noted one way that loved ones can keep Kim\u2019s memory alive.<\/p>\n He wrote, \u201cKim 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.\u201d<\/p>\n More from E! Online<\/strong><\/p>\n Following the news of his death, condolences from his former clients poured in.<\/p>\n \u201cSending so much love,\u201d Nicky Hilton<\/strong><\/a> commented under the post with a white heart and dove emoji. \u201cHe was such a kind and sweet person.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Tori Spelling<\/strong><\/a> commented, \u201cI\u2019m so sorry he was such an amazing human. Filled with such light and love xo.\u201d<\/p>\n Photo by George Napolitano\/FilmMagic<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Kim was first recognized by Vogue <\/em>as the \u201cbest blonder in the business\u201d for his skills as a master hair colorist, making him a fixture in the Hollywood beauty scene. He also served as a judge on Bravo’s reality competition series Shear Genius<\/em>, as well as starred in Paramount+’s Blowing LA<\/em>.<\/p>\n In his own words, Kim reflected on his success, as well as his legacy, ahead of his death.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been incredibly lucky,\u201d read an extended statement on Kim Vo Salon\u2019s official website<\/a>. \u201cI\u2019ve experienced love, happiness, and meaningful relationships on and off screen. I don\u2019t need anything more, but I do want to use the platform, knowledge, and success I\u2019ve worked so hard for to help others.\u201d<\/p>\n “Everything I\u2019ve been blessed with also belongs to the communities that have made me who I am,\u201d he added. \u201cI want my life to be celebrated with joy, positivity, and now, health-first vigilance. That is the meaning of life.\u201d<\/p>\n For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App<\/p>\n<\/div>\n