Celeb hairdresser and This Morning star Trevor Sorbie has died aged 76.
The information was revealed in an Instagram submit shared by his group on Friday (8 November). It comes after he mentioned he had been informed he had ‘weeks to stay’ and will not make it to Christmas.
The celeb hair stylist, 76, has groomed stars together with Dame Helen Mirren, Kylie Minogue, The Beatles’ stars George Harrison and Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams, Bryan Ferry, and Lorraine Kelly.
Final month, Sorbie revealed that he had been identified with terminal bowel most cancers, which has unfold to his liver.
Regardless of being informed that chemotherapy might give him an additional month of life, the hairdresser declined saying “I can’t face any extra of that poison” in an interview with The Times.
“It’s with heartfelt emotion that we share the passing of our esteemed founder, Trevor Sorbie MBE,” learn a submit by his hair salon asserting the loss of life.
“Trevor handed away peacefully together with his household and beloved canine by his aspect. Trevor’s journey, marked by unparalleled creativity and kindness, has left an indelible mark on the world of hairdressing and past.
“From pioneering The Wedge 5 a long time in the past to establishing our first salon in 1979, Trevor’s imaginative and prescient set new requirements and continues to encourage generations. As we commemorate 45 years of Trevor Sorbie salons, we stay steadfast in upholding the fervour, artistry, and dedication that he embodied.”
It continued, “Trevor typically reminded us to ‘be daring, be completely different, however all the time do every little thing in good style.’ His ethos of kindness, care, and excellence continues to information us. He expressed immense pleasure in our group and confidence in our dedication to carrying ahead his legacy.”
Sorbie can have no funeral, as per his needs.
“In lieu of flowers, we invite you to help 4 charities: Marie Curie, Most cancers Analysis UK, Rowans Hospice and My New Hair, all near his coronary heart,” wrote his group.
“We additionally plan to rejoice his exceptional life and contributions with a particular occasion subsequent 12 months and can share particulars sooner or later.”
The award-winning stylist had additionally arrange the charity, My New Hair, to supply “public recommendation and help a nationwide community of impartial salons and professionals who present a wig styling service for individuals affected by most cancers and medical hair loss”.
In his final interview, Sorbie had mentioned he had been informed he might not make it to Christmas.
“After I requested a nurse if I’d nonetheless be right here at Christmas, she mentioned, ‘We don’t know, Trevor’. And that irritated me. I’ve acquired most cancers in my physique, however not in right here,” he mentioned. “My mind is my engine and I’ll go once I’m prepared.”
Nonetheless, regardless of not taking any additional chemo therapy, he’s nonetheless taking steroid injections to scale back ache and irritation, which has given him “mad insomnia”.
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