A stylist to the stars has died aged 39 it has been confirmed.
Graham Nation, who one dated Sheridan Smith, had also styled a number of high-profile stars during his career, including Demi Moore, Jared Leo, Venus Williams and Catherine O'Hara.
According to the L.A. County Department of Medical Examiner, Graham, whose real name was Graham Cheek, died at a gym in Los Angeles. It's said he died on Friday, February 14 and the case is pending an additional investigation.
Graham and Sheridan dated briefly in 2017 with the Two Pints of Lager and Packet of Crisps star calling him her 'dream man.' The pair, were pictured cosying up to each other in Notting Hill and had lived together at Sheridan's London home.
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sheridansmithster/Instagram)While dating, she described him on social media as her "dream man", adding: “Look how fit my man is #punching.” When they split a source claimed the Cilla actress was left broken-hearted after her tattooed beau 'moved out of her London home'.
Speaking at the time of their split, a source told The Sun: "There is no animosity and Graham is still there for her, but she feels quite lonely at the moment."
Before his death, Graham has shared he had styled Catherine O'Hara's hair for her Michelob Ultra Super Bowl advert. He excitedly took to Instagram on February 10 to share the news. He wrote: "What an absolute blast to work on, Thank you Cathrine O’Hara for having me apart of this epic commercial."
Following his death, the company who represented him, The Wall Group, shared an emotional statement. They told Behind The Chair: "Graham was a one-of-a-kind soul who impacted every single person he met. We are honoured to have been part of his journey and to have helped him share his artistry with the world. Our hearts are broken and we will miss him dearly."
Tributes also poured in on social media. Erin Foster shared on her Instagram Stories: "I can not stop thinking about and missing @grahamnation. He left behind a 6 month old baby. We shared diapers and sleep training tips.
"I can’t stop thinking about his partner Tonya and what she must be going through. Losing her partner and now raising their son alone."
Fellow stylist Divinity Ray also paid tribute, saying: "10 years of knowing you, from cutting hair in our hometown to witnessing you take LA by storm. You were never too busy to be thoughtful. You were never too big to smile at everyone. You were the most incomprehensible artist. Enough talent to have the biggest ego but instead so humble and sweet.”
As well as having an extensive list of celebrity clients against his name, Graham also served as an educator and ambassador for brands such as SexyHair and Fekkai. His work has also been featured in top-end publications, including British Vogue, W, Elle, Marie Claire, InStyle and Wonderland.
He leaves behind partner Tonya Brewer and their six-month-old son, Romeo.
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