Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's cause of death at 34 has been revealed

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Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's cause of death at 34 has been revealed
The cause of death for 34-year-old celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero, Jr. has been released by officials.
On June 2, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner announced Guerrero died from "Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia and disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans due to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome." The manner of death was determined to be natural.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a rare, serious lung infection caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii." PCP patients typically have weakened immune systems due to certain health conditions or medications.
Cryptococcosis, per the CDC, is "a fungal disease caused by breathing in spores from Cryptococcus, a fungus found in the environment. The infection can affect the different parts of the body but usually causes lung or brain infections." Individuals with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to those infections.
According to the medical examiner, "Mr. Guerrero arrived at a local hospital on the afternoon of February 21 after complaints of not feeling well." A doctor pronounced him dead at 12:48 a.m.
The cause and manner of death were certified June 2, more than two months after Guerrero's death on Feb. 22.
Shortly after his death, Guerrero's family started a GoFundMe, which ultimately raised $96,000 to cover expenses related to his death.
"He is a son, a brother, an uncle, an artist, a friend, and so much more. Born and raised in Houston, TX to immigrant parents, Jesus learned how to work hard and dreamt of taking his skills to the top," the fundraiser's description read. "Unfortunately, his passing came very suddenly and unexpectedly."
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One of his most consistent clients was his friend Kylie Jenner, who often posted snaps with the Houston-born artist. In the weeks before his death, the two were in Georgia for a promotional event for her canned vodka soda business venture. They were also in Paris for Haute Couture Week.
"Jesus was more than my friend — he was a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support," Jenner wrote in a Feb. 25 Instagram post featuring photos and videos of the two of them.
The caption 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."
Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen and Camila Cabello were among the stars who shared tributes to him following his sudden death.
Guerrero's recent works included hairstyling for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Interview Magazine cover story, Demi Moore's appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and Kali Uchis' Old Hollywood look at the 2025 Grammys.
Highlights from his 2024 portfolio included a long, loose waves look for Lisa at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, an understated straight 'do to complement JLo's show-stopping look at the Toronto International Film Festival and Katy Perry's wet mermaid look at the MTV VMAs.