Celebrity hairdresser and This Morning star Trevor Sorbie MBE has died aged 75, one month after revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis on morning television and hoping that he would make it to Christmas.
The news of his death was shared by his team on Instagram in a heartfelt tribute.
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"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," they shared.
"From pioneering The Wedge five decades ago to establishing our first salon in 1979, Trevor's vision set new standards and continues to inspire generations. As we commemorate 45 years of Trevor Sorbie salons, we remain steadfast in upholding the passion, artistry, and dedication that he embodied.
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"Trevor often reminded us to 'be bold, be different, but always do everything in good taste.' His ethos of kindness, care, and excellence continues to guide us. He expressed immense pride in our team and confidence in our commitment to carrying forward his legacy."
As per his wishes, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, the team instead requested donations to four charities close to his heart, Marie Curie, Cancer Research UK, Rowans Hospice and My New Hair – the last of which he founded himself after creating a wig for his brother's wife as she battled bone cancer. The charity, which created realistic wigs for cancer patients, was recently brought before the government for their consideration.
It was just last month when Sorbie appeared on the British morning television show he is a regular on, This Morning, to announce that the bowel cancer he was first diagnosed with in 2019 had spread to his liver and had become terminal, giving him only months to live.
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Trevor Sorbie and wife Carole on This Morning talking about his terminal cancer diagnosis (YouTube/ This Morning)"I lost a lot of blood one night and I was unusually disturbed about that. I went to the hospital and they told me I had bowel cancer," he recalled in an appearance alongside his wife Carole.
"I had a little panic attack and Carole and I looked at each other, and we were just both speechless walking down the road… I didn't know what to say. I went and had a big gin and tonic and that helped.
"But then it spread to my liver. I had a six-hour operation, but it came back to my liver, had another operation, and now the major [growth] they won't cut it out because it's too close to a major blood vessel."
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He shared, "I had a nurse the other day come around to assess me and I said 'Will I make Christmas?' and she said, 'I don't know Trevor' and I said 'I damn well will!"
Unfortunately, his wish did not come true. Sorbie is survived by Carole and one daughter.
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