Beloved celebrity hairstylist dies suddenly in the gym age 39

A celebrity stylist who counted the likes of Demi Moore, Serena Williams, and Catherine O'Hara as clients has sadly passed away at the age of 39. Graham Nation, who posted his latest work on Instagram less than a week ago, died suddenly at a Los Angeles gym on February 14, according to People.

The L.A. County Department of Medical Examiner confirmed to the publication that the case is pending additional investigation. On February 10, Nation - whose real name was Graham Cheek - took to Instagram to thank Schitt's Creek actress O'Hara for the opportunity to style her hair for the Super Bowl commercial for Michelob ULTRA.

Nation captioned the post: 'My first ever Super Bowl commercial! What an absolute blast to work on. Thank you Cathrine O'Hara for having me apart of this epic commercial.'. In recent weeks and months he had also worked with Erin Foster, Madison Beer, and The White Lotus actress Meghann Fahy.

Upon hearing the sad news, people rushed to Nation's Instagram to share their thoughts and commented on a post from six days ago. 'The most genuine soul. RIP,' one person wrote, while a second said: 'really gonna miss you. Rest in peace.'. Celebrity hair stylist Graham Nation has sadly passed away suddenly at the age of 39.

Graham became a father just six months ago to his baby boy named Romeo. The celebrity hairstylist is described as 'a true artistic visionary' who 'had an unparalleled work ethic'. A third person commented: 'Oh my god... this is heartbreaking to hear, I'm in shock.. beyond sad. Rest easy.'.

And a fourth Instagram user wrote: 'This can't be real, I'm heartbroken.'. Foster, who wrote and created the hit Netflix series Nobody Wants This, took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday and paid tribute to Nation. Sharing a sweet photo of him and his baby son, Foster wrote: 'I can not stop thinking about and missing @grahamnation. He left behind a six-month-old baby.

'We shared diapers and sleep training tips. He was amazing. 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,' she added. Foster also shared a link to a GoFundMe page for Nation's partner and child and told her followers: 'Please consider donating and sharing, $20 makes a difference!'.

The GoFundMe reads: 'With the deepest sorrow, we suddenly lost our beloved Graham on Friday, February 14. 'Graham’s passing came completely unexpected. The family is left bereft and bewildered and is in a state of tragic shock and sorrow. Nobody Wants This writer and creator Erin Foster took to Instagram to pay tribute to Graham.

She also shared a link to a GoFundMe page for Graham's partner, which has already raised over $173,000. '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.'.

The post continued: '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.

'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.

'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,' the post added. '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.'. The GoFundMe has already raised over £173,000 with donations from 807 people.