Kylie Jenner’s longtime hairstylist and close friend, Jesus Guerrero, died from a drug overdose, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed — and the details are heartbreaking.
The 35-year-old stylist, beloved in Hollywood for his cutting-edge looks and trusted by celebs like Kim Kardashian and Rosalía, died at his North Hollywood home on May 15. Now, the official report confirms it was an accidental overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine, as reported by People.
The ruling: accidental. The cause: “combined effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine.” Those two words — fentanyl and meth — have sadly become all too common in reports of celebrity and civilian deaths alike. Guerrero’s death is another tragic reminder of just how deadly these substances can be.
News of his passing hit hard in the beauty and entertainment worlds. Guerrero wasn’t just behind the scenes — he was the scene. Known for his bold styles and even bolder personality, he was a fixture in Kylie’s glam squad, helping define the aesthetic that’s racked up hundreds of millions of followers.
When news of his death broke last month, tributes poured in across Instagram and beyond. Kylie herself shared a heartfelt Instagram Story on May 16, writing, “I love you forever.” She also posted a throwback pic of the two, a quiet and emotional nod to years of friendship.
Fellow celebrity hairstylist Irinel de León called Guerrero “one of a kind,” adding, “You were the funniest, sweetest soul.” She wasn’t alone — dozens of stylists, influencers, and stars echoed the same: Guerrero had a gift, and not just with scissors.
Guerrero’s death falls in a grim pattern of fentanyl-related tragedies in Hollywood and beyond. The synthetic opioid is often mixed into other drugs without users knowing — a deadly combination that’s claimed thousands of lives across the U.S.
The Medical Examiner’s report doesn’t just confirm how Guerrero died — it puts a spotlight back on a crisis that continues to tear through the creative community.
Fans continue to post tributes, sharing clips of Guerrero working his magic on red carpets, runways, and at-home glam sessions. “You made beauty feel like art,” one fan wrote on TikTok.
It’s clear Jesus Guerrero wasn’t just part of the glam — he was family to the stars and a bright light behind some of the biggest beauty moments of the last decade.
And now, that light’s gone far too soon.