How did Kylie Jenner's hairstylist Jesus Guerrero die? Cause of death revealed months after death

Jesus Guerrero's cause of death has officially been confirmed almost 4 months after his sudden death at the age of 34. A death report from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released on June 2, 2025 details Guerrero succumbing to complications of severe pneumonia and fungal infection due to the result of an impaired immune system.

The celebrity hairstyling expert who had worked with the likes of Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Camila Cabello, died on February 22, 2025. Guerrero grew up in Houston with his immigrant parents and eventually became one of the most sought after hair stylists to Hollywood’s elite.

Jesus Guerrero's family released a public notice announcing his death a day later on a GoFundMe page, saying that his passing was sudden and unexpected.

"Unfortunately, his passing came very suddenly and unexpectedly. Currently, his family is taking care of his personal belongings and accommodations to bring him home to Houston." His GoFundMe campaign bio read.

According to the recent medical reports, Guerrero was said to be suffering from Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia and disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans. According to NewYork Post, these diseases develop in patients with very low immune response systems.

Kylie Jenner mourned Jesus Guerrero after his death in an emotional Instagram tribute, describing him as "a light in my life" who was "more than a friend." She also provided money to Guerrero’s family, helping pay his funeral costs. Jenner and Jennifer Lopez were at Guerrero’s funeral, which took place on March 30 in his hometown, Houston.

A look into Jesus Guerrero's early career and work within the entertainment industry

Born August 23, 1990 in Houston, Texas, Jesus Guerrero was a child of immigrant parents. He worked at a rotating cast of hair salons in Houston before he decided to pack up and move across the country to Los Angeles with $10,000 saved for expenses.

According to Indy100, his early L.A. work consisted of collaborating with Trisha Paytas, which propelled him into the YouTube and social media spotlight.

Jesus Guerrero would go on to create a formidable client roster and rise to become one of the industry’s most in demand stylists. At the time of his death, Guerrero had a total of 643K followers on Instagram.

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He was best known for representing some of the most powerful figures in the entertainment industry which included Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Moore, Katy Perry, Jessica Alba and more. According to Vogue, he contributed to trendsetting on red carpets and in editorial, including the raising of Kylie Jenner's most memorable bob, JLo's Maid in Manhattan pony and countless Vogue covers.

His agency, The Wall Group, and industry friends have decided to honor him by continuing to support other up and coming artists in the beauty community.

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