Aimee Walker
Reality TV star Jamie Lopez has tragically died aged 37.
Lopez starred in the WE TV show Super Sized Salon, which started airing earlier this year.
It followed the reality star at the Babydoll Beauty Couture salon in Las Vegas, which she founded after facing discrimination in the beauty industry for being plus-sized.
The programme aimed to make ‘everyone look and feel beautiful, no matter their size’.
Lopez’s death was confirmed by the salon in an emotional Instagram post on December 19.
Find out more about Jamie Lopez’s plus-sized salon in the clip below…
The statement read: “On behalf of the Babydoll Beauty Couture team, we regretfully announce, with great pain, the passing of the founder and owner of Babydoll Beauty Couture, the legendary Jamie Lopez.
“We ask, on behalf of the Babydoll family, that you allow us time to process this tremendous loss. Further details and arrangements will be announced soon.
“We have suffered an extraordinary loss and appreciate the time and space to grieve in peace. Please keep our Babydoll family and the team lifted in your hearts and prayers.”
It concluded: “We’d like to thank the staff & crew of @matadorcontent & @wetv for all their continuous support in this difficult time.”
View this post on Instagram
TMZ reports that Lopez died after suffering heart complications over the weekend.
The news outlet also reported that the 37-year-old had been preparing for season two of Super Sized Salon.
Hundreds of Lopez’s fans have taken to social media and paid tribute after hearing the devastating news.
Related Article: Bruce Willis’ Family ‘Praying’ For A Miracle As They Give Sad Update On His Condition
One person said: “This is insane. She was WAY too young and vibrant to die.”
“I’m sorry to read this. I instantly fell in love with all of you when I stumbled across the show,” added another. “She was so sweet – Rest In Paradise.”
While a third commented: “I am completely devastated!!!! This woman was an inspiration to the world!!!!
“The way Jamie will be alive forever is by keeping her business up and running! She worked so hard to make all these wonderful things happen.”
A fourth wrote: “I’m so shocked and heartbroken. My condolences to you all and her family. We lost a true legend in the plus-size community and beauty world. RIP Jamie.”
Related Article: ‘Catwoman’ Jocelyn Wildenstein, 82, Looks Unrecognisable In Age-Defying Snaps
In 2017, Lopez was interviewed by Yahoo! Beauty and she opened up about the discrimination she has faced for being a plus-size woman.
She told the publication: “I started off as a makeup artist and was highly discriminated against for being a plus-size woman.
“I was inspired by there being no place I could get my nails or hair done in Vegas that would accommodate my needs as a plus-size woman, and I decided it was time to make some changes for the plus-size women of the world.”
Related Article: Kerry Katona Makes $40,000 A Month On OFs After Being Told She ‘Wouldn’t Do Well’
Lopez said that she wanted there to be a place where she and other plus-size women could feel beautiful.
She added: “It makes me very upset to be mistreated because of my size, and not have a place where I can get beautiful.
“When women walk away from getting services done at my salon, I want them to feel beautiful, confident, and sexy.”
Watch our Video of the Day below…
Do you have a story for us? If so, email us at [email protected]. All contact will be treated in confidence.
