Kylie Jenner Says ‘Sleeping Is the Hardest’ Following Death of Hairstylist and Close Friend Jesus Guerrero

Mar. 15, 2025

Kylie Jenner and Jesus Guerrero.Photo:Kylie Jenner/Instagram

Kylie Jenner/Instagram

Kylie Jennercontinues to pay tribute to her friend and hairstylistJesus Guerrero.

The 34-year-old’s family announced via Instagram on Sunday, Feb. 23, that the celebrity hairstylist"suddenly and unexpectedly" died. Guerrero had a successful career with a list of clients that included Jenner andJennifer Lopez.

Throughout the week, Jenner publiclyhonored her friend. On Friday, Feb. 28, Jenner, 27, shared two Instagram Stories, revealing that she has been on FaceTime calls with their mutual friend Ariel Tejada.

Tejada, Jenner’s makeup artist, reposted the Instagram Story to his profile and added: “I love you so much🥺🤍.”

Kylie Jenner Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 Instagram Story.Kylie Jenner/Instagram

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

In her Tuesday, Feb. 25Instagram tribute, Jenner said Guerrero was more than her friend, describing him as “a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support.”

“Thank you, Jesus, for always being there for me, for lifting me up, for being my friend,” Jenner 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.”

That same day, Guerrero’s sister, Gris, announced to the family’sGoFundMeage thatJenner offered to cover his funeral expenses.

“When this go fund me was set up we created it thinking we would have to take care of all the expenses ourselves. We didn’t want to burden any clients with this. Our family deeply appreciates Kylie for later offering to cover funeral expenses and offering up all her help and support,” read the update.

The description noted that the $96,000 previously raised “will go toward the costs associated with securing his belongings home” and other “unexpected expenses to settle his assets.”

Kylie Jenner and Jesus Guerrero.Kylie Jenner/Instagram

An insider told PEOPLEon Monday, Feb. 24 that “Jesus’ death hit her hard.”

“She is shocked and very upset. Still, she’s doing everything she can to be supportive and aid his family, including financially,” the source said. “As upset as she feels, she knows it’s so much worse for his family. She doesn’t want them to stress about money.”

Along with Jenner and Lopez, 55, Guerrero also worked withKendall Jenner,Kim Kardashian,Katy Perry,Rosalía,Demi Moore,Charli xcx,Camila Cabello,Dua LipaandLisaofBLACKPINK.

source: people.com