This Morning star and celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has sadly died at the age of 75.
The beloved Scottish stylist revealed in October that he had been diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer which had spread to his liver. Trevor’s passing was announced on Friday (November 8) by his management on his Instagram account.
During his incredible career, Mr Sorbie had styled the likes of the Queen, Dame Helen Mirren, The Beatles stars Paul McCartney and George Harrison, Robbie Williams and Lorraine Kelly. He was awarded an MBE in 2004 and won British Hairdresser of the Year four times.
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Mr Sorbie revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this month during an appearance on ITV’s This Morning with wife Carole. He told hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley that he “might not make it to Christmas”.
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Trevor recently decided to turn down more chemotherapy even though it may have given him more time to live, branding the treatment “poison”. He said he’d been told he may only have weeks left to live and that he planned on dying at home.
He told The Times: “I can’t face any more of that poison. “When I asked a nurse if I’d still be here at Christmas, she said, ‘We don’t know, Trevor’.” He added, “That annoyed me. I’ve got cancer in my body, but not in here. My brain is my engine and I’ll go when I’m ready.”
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Trevor’s diagnosis came when he experienced severe bleeding, prompting him to seek medical attention. Appearing on This Morning, he recalled: “I lost a lot of blood one night and was unusually disturbed so went to hospital.
“They told me I had bowel cancer and I had a little panic attack. I looked at Carole [his wife] and she looked at me, we were both speechless, didn’t know what to say. So I went and had a big gin and tonic and that helped!”
Trevor’s tumour was discovered in 2019, after which he underwent a six-hour surgery to remove it. He’d undergone several round of chemotherapy in 2020, but sadly the cancer came back.
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Trevor’s management confirmed his passing in an emotional statement on his Instagram page. They wrote: “It is with heartfelt emotion that we share the passing of our esteemed founder, Trevor Sorbie MBE. 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.
“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.
“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.
“Honouring Trevor’s wishes, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, we invite you to support four charities: Marie Curie, Cancer Research UK, Rowans Hospice and My New Hair, all close to his heart. We also plan to celebrate his remarkable life and contributions with a special event next year and will share details in due course.
“Thank you for being an integral part of our community and for your continued support as we honour Trevor’s legacy. With gratitude, The Trevor Sorbie Team.”
Sorbie opened his first salon in 1977 and later launched a successful line of hair products. He is known for creating the iconic wedge haircut after working with Vidal Sassoon.
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