Celebrity stylist Graham Nation has died at the age of 39. The hairdresser once dated Sheridan Smith, also working with a number of high-profile stars during his career
Celebrity stylist Graham Nation, known for his work with stars like Demi Moore and Venus Williams, has tragically passed away at 39. The ex of Gavin and Stacey star Sheridan Smith, Graham had a star-studded clientele including Jared Leto and Catherine O’Hara.
Reports from the L.A. County Department of Medical Examiner reveal that Graham, whose birth name was Graham Cheek, died in a Los Angeles gym. His death occurred on Valentine’s Day, February 14, and further investigation is underway.
Graham, who is another one of Sheridan’s well-known ex flames, began his whirlwind romance with the actress back in 2017. The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps actress dubbed him her ‘dream man. ‘
They were often seen loved-up around Notting Hill and shared a home in London. During their relationship, Sheridan gushed over him on social media, saying: “Look how fit my man is #punching.”
However, after they parted ways, it was reported that Sheridan was left heartbroken when the inked hunk moved out, reports the Mirror.
A source close to the situation told The Sun at the time of their split: “There is no animosity and Graham is still there for her, but she feels quite lonely at the moment.”
Before his untimely death, Graham had been celebrating his work on Catherine O’Hara’s hair for her Ultra Super Bowl advert, sharing his excitement on Instagram on February 10 with the caption: “What an absolute blast to work on, Thank you Catherine O’Hara for having me apart of this epic commercial.”
The Wall Group, who represented the talented artist, released a heartfelt statement to Behind The Chair, saying: “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.”
Social media has been flooded with tributes for the beloved stylist. Erin Foster took to her Instagram Stories, expressing her grief: “I can not stop thinking about and missing @grahamnation. He left behind a 6-month-old baby. We shared diapers and sleep training tips.”
She also reflected on the devastating impact on his partner, Tonya Brewer: “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.”
Colleague and fellow stylist Divinity Ray added to the outpouring of love, reminiscing about their decade-long friendship: “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.”
Graham wasn’t just a celebrity hairstylist; he was also an educator and ambassador for brands like SexyHair and Fekkai. His exceptional work graced the pages of elite magazines such as British Vogue, W, Elle, Marie Claire, InStyle, and Wonderland.
He is survived by his partner Tonya Brewer and their six-month-old son, Romeo, leaving behind a legacy of beauty, creativity, and kindness.
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