Kim Vo, the celebrity hairstylist and reality TV personality, has died at age 64 following a long battle with colorectal cancer. The news of his passing was publicly shared by his husband, Adeel Vo-Khan. News of his death stirred a wave of tributes from friends, clients, and celebrities in Hollywood.
Family Shares Final Moments and Kim Vo’s Wishes
Adeel confirmed that Vo had “taken his final breath” after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2018.
In a moving statement, he spoke about his beloved husband Vo’s strength and courage, which he showed while battling cancer.
“[Kim] fought valiantly, winning many battles along the way and exceeding all medical expectations under the care of Dr. Lawrence Piro and his incredible team at Angeles Clinic and Cedars-Sinai,” Adeel wrote.
“Ultimately, God decided it was time for our angel on earth to return home.”
Adeel also shared Vo’s wishes following his passing.
“Kim kindly requested in lieu of flowers & other tokens of condolences after his passing, to please channel your love & efforts towards donations for Kim Vō Foundation in support of hair, beauty, and fashion creatives also affected by cancer.”
A Global Icon in Hair, Beauty, and Television
In a later statement, Adeel underscored Vo’s lasting impact on the beauty industry, pointing to his work with major brands such as L’Oréal and Schwarzkopf.
“He was beloved not only by his family and friends, but by the global hair community and millions of viewers who came to know him for both his artistry and his warmth,” Adeel wrote.
“Kim had a rare ability to make everyone feel seen, welcomed, and at home. His guiding philosophy of ‘approachable luxury’ was central to everything he did. Beauty and glamour without pretense, barriers, or exclusion.”
Kim gained fame on television as a judge on Bravo’s “Shear Genius,” which aired from 2007 to 2010. He also contributed behind the scenes to makeover shows like “Extreme Makeover” and “Plain Jane.”
In recent years, Kim appeared on Paramount+’s “Blowing LA,” a docuseries that followed his work at his West Hollywood salon.
In recent years, Vo appeared on Paramount+’s “Blowing LA.“
The docuseries that followed his work at the Kim Vo Salon in West Hollywood offered viewers a closer look at his creative process and signature style.
Tori Spelling was among the first to publicly honor him, sharing a message of condolence to his husband, Adeel.
“I’m so sorry, he was such an amazing human. Filled with such light and love,” Spelling wrote via Instagram on Saturday, January 24.
A Legacy Rooted in Gratitude and Giving Back
The family also shared that one of Vo’s final hopes was to keep giving back, even as he faced his cancer diagnosis.
“[Kim] chose to focus on gratitude and purpose,” the statement read. “‘I’ve been incredibly lucky. I’ve experienced love, happiness, and meaningful relationships on and off screen. I don’t need anything more, but I do want to use the platform, knowledge, and success I’ve worked so hard for to help others. Everything I’ve been blessed with also belongs to the communities that have made me who I am. I want my life to be celebrated with joy, positivity, and now, health-first vigilance,’ he said. ‘That is the meaning of life. That is the meaning of my life.’”
Adeel said he plans to carry that vision forward through the Kim Vō Foundation.
“This is the legacy Kim and I are committed to building with your support,” he wrote. “We love you, we are here for you, and we will fight for you.”
Tributes Pour In From Friends, Colleagues, & Hollywood Stars
GettyFriends and colleagues continued to echo those sentiments as tributes poured in from across the entertainment and beauty worlds.
Emmy-nominated producer Ashley Hammen remembered Vo’s warmth and generosity, writing, “I will never forget his kindness and how special I felt when I walked in those salon doors. May he fly high with the angels.”
Tori Spelling was among the first to publicly honor him, sharing a message of condolence addressed to his husband, Adeel.
“I’m so sorry, he was such an amazing human. Filled with such light and love,” Spelling wrote via Instagram on Saturday, January 24, as reported by US Weekly.
TV host and influencer XiXi Yang also offered a deeply personal tribute, reflecting on how Vo helped shape her confidence early in her career.
“I remember looking into the mirror after the color and cut, and almost crying,” she wrote. “I was seeing myself differently, for the first time. That moment changed the trajectory of my life and my career. You’ve been family ever since.”
A comment read: “This sweet human was absolutely pure light … we are absolutely heartbroken 💔 An icon of love and hair, Kim will be so missed but never forgotten 🕊🙏🏼💔💔💔”
Another comment read: “I’m heartbroken to hear about Kim’s passing. He was one of the first celebrity hairdressers I ever had the privilege to work with when he came on board as one of Schwarzkopf’s first ambassadors. We traveled together, worked together, and what I remember most wasn’t just his incredible talent as a blonding specialist or his beautiful salon at the Montage Beverly Hills – it was his warmth and genuineness. Kim was the real deal, inside and out. He treated everyone like family and lit up every room he walked into. The industry lost one of the originals and the world lost a truly beautiful soul. Sending so much love to his family, friends, and everyone whose lives he touched. 💔”
As messages continue to surface, Vo is being remembered not only for his talent and television success, but for his warmth and generosity.
