The hair stylist Trevor Sorbie has actually passed away aged 75, his business claimed.
The Scottish- birthed stylist, that got popularity with the development of the wedge reduced along with his television looks, disclosed in October he had weeks to live after his digestive tract cancer cells infect his liver.
An agent for Sorbie’s business verified his fatality to the information firm.
On Instagram, the beauty parlor claimed: “It is with heartfelt emotion that we share the passing of our esteemed founder, Trevor Sorbie MBE. Trevor passed away peacefully with his family and beloved dog by his side. Trevor’s journey, marked by unparalleled creativity and kindness, has left an indelible mark on the world of hairdressing and beyond.”
The prize-winning stylist established the charity My New Hair to supply “public advice and support a national network of independent salons and professionals who provide a wig styling service for people suffering from cancer and medical hair loss”.
A firm declaration claimed: “Honouring Trevor’s wishes, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, we invite you to support four charities: Marie Curie, Cancer Research UK, Rowans Hospice and My New Hair, all close to his heart. We also plan to celebrate his remarkable life and contributions with a special event next year and will share details in due course.”
Sorbie was a four-time British Hairdresser of the Year champion, and his approaches assisted to change the globe of hairdressing with trend-setting designs such as the wolf guy, sculpture, and the wave, and a fast-drying procedure called the scrunch.
Public focus expanded after different program looks consisting of on This Morning, The Wright Stuff, GMTV and Mary Queen ofShops He likewise looked like a coach, together with the cook Gordon Ramsay, on the Channel 4 program Faking It, where a specialist would certainly reveal a newbie just how to master their area.
Despite countless honors and styling the hair of Chris Tarrant, and Olympic skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, Sorbie claimed his “biggest accolade” was being made an MBE by Queen Elizabeth in 2004.
Sorbie started offering at the Princess Alice hospice in Esher, Surrey, after starting to go back from the beauty salon flooring in 2006.
He informed the Times “it really unnerved” him when he was asked to reduce the wig of an individual for her wedding celebration, yet was informed she could pass away prior to after that. “She died the next day, but as I shut the door [after cutting her wig], I remember thinking for the first time in my life: ‘I’m not just a hairdresser, I feel special’,” he remembered.
