Latest news with #JesusGuerrero
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Terrifying rise of fungal infection sweeping US
The killer fungi that led to the tragic death of Hollywood stylist Jesus Guerrero is exploding among people who previously have not been at risk. Guerrero, known for working with stars like Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez, died at a Los Angeles hospital in February. The medical examiner confirmed the celebrity stylist died from two deadly fungal infections: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) and Cryptococcus neoformans, most likely a complication of AIDS, which was listed as a secondary cause of death. It is not known how he became infected. People with HIV or AIDS historically represent the largest population affected by the fungi, because of their weakened immune systems. However, cases are now alarmingly rising among broader populations, including non HIV or AIDS-immunosuppressed patients. North-American cryptococcal cases have jumped 62 percent since 2014, while UK Pneumocystis infections doubled. Aside from those battling HIV, these infections can more easily strike other people with weakened immunity, including patients undergoing cancer treatments, those who are on immunosuppressants after an organ transplant - and even those with a Covid infection. 'These individuals might not be on doctors' radar for infections like PJP, so they often aren't given preventive treatments the way HIV-positive patients are,' Dr Ehsan Ali, an internal medicine specialist. 'That delay in recognition and care can be life-threatening. The killer fungi that led to the death of Hollywood stylist Jesus Guerrero is exploding among people who previously have not been at risk Guerro, pictured with one of his former clients Kylie Jenner, succumbed to Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) and Cryptococcus neoformans, two fungal infections which are on the rise He likely developed the infections due to being HIV positive as AIDS was listed a secondary cause of death, however doctors are warning the infections are reaching other immunocompromised patients who don't have HIV or AIDS 'The growing number of non-HIV patients developing these infections is a sign that we need to rethink how we monitor and protect people with suppressed immune systems. 'Just because someone doesn't have HIV doesn't mean they're not at risk, and catching these infections early can be the difference between recovery and tragedy.' Pneumocystis jirovecii is a silent airborne killer whose spores float undetected. It attacks the lungs with deadly inflammation that drowns victims in fluid and deprives the body of oxygen, leading to multi-organ failure. Cryptococcus, meanwhile, hides in soil and bird droppings, invading lungs before migrating to the brain to cause fatal meningitis. There it unleashes a double onslaught of meningitis and encephalitis - brain swelling - often with fatal consequences. A trio of telltale signs of PJP – a dry cough (95 percent of patients), trouble breathing, and a low-grade fever (around 80 percent) – is a key indication of the fungal infection in the lungs. Since its discovery in the 1980s, PJP has been considered a disease solely of the immunocompromised, particularly in people suffering from AIDS. While typically believed to be a condition associated with HIV/AIDS, Dr Ali said patients undergoing chemotherapy, recovering from organ transplants, or taking medications like steroids or immunosuppressants for conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Crohn's disease, represent a growing patient population. In 2005, three-year-old Eliza Jane [center] died from pneumocystis pneumonia caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii Eliza Jane began vomiting and within hours, she collapsed. Tests revealed a severe case of pneumonia that had advanced past the ability to treat. Eliza Jane died the next day. In 2005, three-year-old Eliza Jane Scovill, who later tested HIV-positive, died from a pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii. Eliza Jane was born to a mother with HIV who denied the virus caused AIDS and so did not test her daughter for the condition. This which severely weakened the little girl's immune system and left her susceptible to infection. The youngster had been suffering from common cold symptoms and collapsed on May 15, 2005. She died the next day and an autopsy revealed she'd had pneumonia for weeks. But PJP has been shown to be even deadlier in non-HIV-positive patients with weakened immune systems. Global death rates in people with weakened immune systems but without HIV range from 30 to 60 percent, compared to 10 to 20 percent of HIV patients. Meanwhile, the global mortality rate of Cryptococcus neoformans infection is high in people with HIV – roughly 41 to 61 percent — and the early warning signs can be easy to miss. Doctors say it typically starts out with headaches, fever, cough, and shortness of breath. As it spreads, it can cause stiff neck, nausea, confusion, and sensitivity to light — signs the infection has reached the brain and triggered life-threatening meningitis. Cryptococcus hides in soil and bird droppings, invading lungs before migrating to the brain to cause fatal meningitis Your browser does not support iframes. Around 19 percent of AIDS-related deaths are due to meningitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. Scientists are still trying to pinpoint the exact cause of the rising rates of fungal infections. The number of people with weakened immune systems is on the rise as rates of chronic illness and disease increase. Cancer rates and people being treated for the disease are steadily ticking up, translating to a growing population of immunocompromised people. Climate change also has a major role to play - with rising global temperatures potentially forcing fungi to grow in places it previously hasn't or evolve to become more adaptable and resistant to treatments. Robin May, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Birmingham in England, said: 'Since we have far fewer drugs against fungi than we do against bacteria, the antifungal arsenal is very limited, and resistance to only one or two drugs can render a fungus essentially untreatable.'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Terrifying rise of fungal infection sweeping US as Kylie Jenner's hair stylist becomes latest victim: Doctors unveil those most at risk
The killer fungi that led to the tragic death of Hollywood stylist Jesus Guerrero is exploding among people who previously have not been at risk. Guerrero, known for working with stars like Kylie Jenner and , died at a hospital in February. Your browser does not support iframes.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jesus Guerrero's Cause of Death Revealed by LA Officials
Wondering what the official cause of death was for celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero? Known for styling stars like Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez, Guerrero's unexpected passing at 34 shocked fans and clients alike. Months later, medical officials have released the findings behind his sudden death. Here's what caused Guerrero's death and what the official reports now confirm. Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero, known for working with Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, and Katy Perry, died on February 22, 2025, at age 34. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has confirmed that his cause of death was pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia and disseminated cryptococcus neoformans, with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) listed as a contributing condition. His manner of death was determined to be natural. Guerrero's family initially announced his death on February 23, describing it as 'sudden and unexpected.' A GoFundMe page organized by his sister Gris echoed this description. According to the DME report, Guerrero sought medical attention on the afternoon of February 21 after reporting that he felt unwell. Medical staff pronounced him dead the following morning at a local hospital. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines cryptococcosis as a fungal disease caused by inhaling environmental spores. It usually affects the lungs or brain. Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia is another serious fungal infection linked to weakened immune systems. If untreated, it can be life-threatening. According to the Mayo Clinic, AIDS severely weakens the immune system and increases the risk of such infections. Guerrero had recently returned from Dubai, where he had been working with Jennifer Lopez, and had spent time in Los Angeles with Kylie Jenner prior to his death. Guerrero's family held his funeral in Houston on March 30. Jenner, Lopez, and several figures from the beauty industry attended the service. Although Katy Perry could not attend, she stayed in contact with the family. Jenner reportedly offered financial support and covered funeral expenses. As of June 3, the family's GoFundMe campaign raised $96,000, which will now go toward settling Guerrero's personal assets and related costs. Originally reported by Vritti Johar on The post Jesus Guerrero's Cause of Death Revealed by LA Officials appeared first on Mandatory.
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kylie Jenner's hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's cause of death revealed after shock passing aged 34
The cause of death of Kylie Jenner's hairstylist Jesus Guerrero has been released almost four months after his sudden passing. Jesus, whose celebrity clientele included Kylie and Jennifer Lopez, died at a hospital in Los Angeles on February 22, 2025, shortly after working with Lopez in Dubai. Guerrero died from a severe form of pneumonia, per a report from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Causes of death listed are Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) - a fungal infection that primarily affects people with weakened immune systems - and Cryptococcus neoformans, a serious fungal infection that can spread to multiple organs and tissues in the body. The report also listed Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) - the most advanced stage of HIV infection - as a secondary cause. His manner of death is listed as natural. Guerrero's death was announced by his family on social media on February 23, shortly after he was in Dubai with Lopez. Prior to his trip overseas, he had spent time with Jenner in Los Angeles. Jenner broke her silence on Guerrero's death days later, writing on Instagram: 'Jesus was more than my friend - he was a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support. 'I don't know how I would have made it through the last almost decade without him by my side. He had a way of making even the heaviest days feel lighter. 'Thank you, Jesus, for always being there for me, for lifting me up, for being my friend. '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.' Jenner added: 'You were the best person, with a talent that was unmatched. a true artist. You inspired so many, and you always will. 'Your words, your laughter, your kindness, your beautiful spirit will live in my heart forever. I'll cherish all our moments together. every laugh and hug. I wish I could hug you again. 'I laid in your bed the way you used to lay in mine, talking for hours. I would give anything for one more deep talk. I'm going to miss you so much. more than any words can say. 222 my angel.' Guerrero was buried in his native Houston, Texas a month after his death, with both Jenner and Lopez in attendance, TMZ reports. His sister Gris had previously confirmed in a GoFundMe update on February 25 that Jenner offered to cover his 'funeral expenses and offering up all her help and support.' 'She has told us anything we need. Jesus was family to her, and she was family to him,' Gris told Us Weekly. 'She has kept an open line. Anything we need, any questions we have, she has been there for us. 'She wants his memory to be honored and wants to do as much as she can so he gets the farewell he deserves.' Guerrero also handled the tresses of Jessica Alba, Rosalía, Demi Moore, Charli XCX, Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, Jessica Alba, and Shay Mitchell.
Pink Villa
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez's Hairstylist Friend Jesus Guerrero's Cause of Death Revealed
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual's death. Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's official cause of death has been revealed. According to a report from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office viewed by E! News, Guerrero, 34, died from pneumonia and cryptococcosis, a serious fungal infection. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was listed as a secondary cause. Three months earlier, his sister, Gris Guerrero, announced his passing on February 22 while he battled an undisclosed illness. Jesus Guerrero was found to have lost 20 pounds in the months leading up to his death. Guerrero's family initially believed his health troubles were linked to gastritis. His sister Gris told US Weekly in March that Jesus had been diagnosed with gastritis months before he died. 'It was never anything to get that bad,' she said. 'We don't know if that was a part of it.' She stated he often could not eat without pain. Based on 'the paperwork' the family received, Guerrero's rapid weight loss and worsening stomach issues were a growing concern. Close friends had asked him to seek help, but he kept his illness private. In the days before his passing, Guerrero traveled to the United Arab Emirates with his good friend, Jennifer López. López shared images on Instagram that included him merely days before his death. She wrote, 'You were gentle and kind and loving, quiet and unassuming, but so powerful, and your presence was felt the minute you walked into any room. You never demanded the spotlight. You never needed to make a sound to be recognized, your heart and your talent did that as effortlessly as your artistry did.' Kylie Jenner also paid tribute. 'He was more than my friend,' she said. 'He was a light in my life, a source of laughter, comfort, love, and unwavering support. I don't know how I would have made it through the last almost decade without him by my side.' Both stars reflected on his quiet strength and talent. Guerrero's work on high-profile clients like Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Jenner, and Kali Uchis made him a sought-after celebrity hairstylist.
