Trevor Sorbie: Celebrity hairdresser dies at the age of 75
Famous hairstylist Trevor Sorbie has passed away following a diagnosis of terminal cancer.
The 75-year-old gained recognition for inventing the wedge haircut in the 1970s and has worked with celebrities such as Grace Jones, The Beach Boys, and Dame Helen Mirren.
Last month, the Scottish celebrity disclosed that he only had a few weeks left to live, as his bowel cancer had advanced to his liver.
During an appearance on ITV's This Morning, he shared that he received his six-month terminal diagnosis in June, but he was committed to celebrating Christmas.
His hair salon shared on Instagram that he had "departed this life quietly, surrounded by his family and cherished dog."
"We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beloved founder, Trevor Sorbie MBE. His remarkable life, filled with extraordinary creativity and compassion, has made a lasting impact on the hairdressing industry and far beyond."
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In 1979, Sorbie launched his first hair salon in Covent Garden, London. He subsequently opened additional salons in various cities, including Brighton, Bristol, Hampstead, Manchester, and Richmond.
He has been awarded British Hairdresser of the Year four times and became famous for his innovative hairstyles, including the wolf cut, sculpted looks, and the wave. He also developed a quick-drying technique known as the scrunch.
The hairstylist has been featured on programs like This Morning, The Wright Stuff, GMTV, and Mary Queen Of Shops.
He considered his "greatest honor" to be receiving an MBE from Queen Elizabeth II in 2004.
The acclaimed stylist established the charity My New Hair to offer a complimentary wig personalization service for NHS patients facing hair loss due to medical conditions, such as those receiving chemotherapy treatment.
