Hollywood celebrity hairstylist Graham Nation has died suddenly while working out at a Los Angeles gym.
Nation, who worked with Demi Moore and several other popular A-list celebrities, was just 39 years old when he died.
The health-conscious stylist, who was born Graham Cheek, died on February 14, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
A case summary released on the medical examiner’s website said he died while at a gym.
However, the medical examiner stated that the exact cause of his death had yet to be determined.
All other details regarding his sudden death have been withheld from the public.
The Wall Group, the talent management company that represented Nation, released a statement mourning his death.
The company’s statement, posted on Instagram Stories, said:
“Graham Nation was a one-of-a-kind soul who impacted every single person he met with his kindness and compassion.
“We are honored to have been part of his journey and to have helped him share his artistry with the world.
“Our hearts are broken and we miss him dearly.”
A subsequent post on Instagram Stories directed fans to a fundraiser on GoFundMe.
The post urged supporters:
“Please join us in keeping his family in your thoughts and offering support if you are able.”
Nation’s death was “completely unexpected” and left his family “in a state of tragic shock and sorrow,” according to the fundraiser’s description.
The page described Nation as a “true artistic visionary whose creative passions were only magnified” by the arrival of his son.
Nation’s son is just 6 months old at the time of his father’s death.
“Graham’s passing came completely unexpected,” the page reads.
“The family is left bereft and bewildered and is in a state of tragic shock and sorrow.
“Graham had an esteemed career as a hairstylist.
“A true artistic visionary whose creative passions were only magnified by the birth of his son Romeo, who just turned 6 months old on the 5th of February.
“Graham had an unparalleled work ethic and, along with his incredible partner in life and mother to Romeo, Tonya, it was their shared moral values to create and build a legacy for their beautiful budding family.
“This was without a doubt Graham’s ambition,” the post continues.
“As Graham continues to be a ray of light and inspiration, we will continue to keep his legacy alive for his son Romeo.
“As dear friends to Graham, Tonya, and Romeo, we have decided to create this gofundme with the intention of providing support for Tonya and Romeo.
“With the hope of minimizing the stresses around financial hardships in the harrowing days of healing ahead,” the post added.
“As well as to show that she will be carried and supported by all who love her, Romeo and Graham by those known, and unknown alike.
“With the utmost respect, we honor Graham’s family, The Cheek family, who raised him to be the wonderful son, brother, and friend we have all known and loved.
“Our respect and condolences are with Tonya’s family, The Brewer family, as Graham had given their daughter the absolute joy of her life in creating beautiful baby Romeo.”
Less than 24 hours after it launched, the fundraiser had already exceeded its goal of collecting $150,000 in donations.
Just days before his death, Nation celebrated his recent collaboration with actress Catherine O’Hara.
O’Hara starred in a recent Michelob Ultra commercial that aired during Super Bowl LIX.
Nation explained on Instagram that it was the “first-ever Super Bowl commercial” he had worked on.
He worked with several celebrities over the course of his career.
His client roster included Venus Williams, Emma Chamberlain, and Maddie Ziegler, among many others, according to The Wall Group.
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