The Kim Vō Foundation
My beloved husband, best friend, partner in life & business, Kim Vō, has taken his final breath.
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2018, he fought valiantly, winning many battles along the way and exceeding all medical expectations under the care of Dr. Lawrence Piro and his incredible team at Angeles Clinic and Cedars-Sinai. Ultimately, God decided it was time for our angel on earth to return home.
Kim kindly requested in lieu of flowers & other tokens of condolences after his passing, to please channel your love & efforts towards donations for Kim Vō Foundation in support of hair, beauty, and fashion creatives also affected by cancer.
A true icon in the hair & beauty industry, Kim was first named by American Vogue as “the best blonder in the business” for his skills & success in his salons before becoming a celebrated tv personality and trusted global ambassador for iconic beauty brands including L’Oréal and Schwarzkopf.
He was beloved not only by his family and friends, but by the global hair community and millions of viewers who came to know him for both his artistry and his warmth. Kim had a rare ability to make everyone feel seen, welcomed, and at home.
His guiding philosophy of “approachable luxury” was central to everything he did. Beauty and glamour without pretense, barriers, or exclusion.
One of Kim’s last wishes was to continue helping others. Even after cancer entered our lives, he chose to focus on gratitude and purpose, “I’ve been incredibly lucky. I’ve experienced love, happiness, and meaningful relationships on and off screen. I don’t need anything more, but I do want to use the platform, knowledge, and success I’ve worked so hard for to help others.
Everything I’ve been blessed with also belongs to the communities that have made me who I am. I want my life to be celebrated with joy, positivity, and now, health-first vigilance,” he said. “That is the meaning of life. That is the meaning of my life.”
And so through the Kim Vō Foundation, it is our honor to battle alongside hair, beauty, and fashion creatives fighting cancer. Our first initiatives focus on advocacy and helping to provide the level of care and treatment that Kim was fortunate to receive, for our fellow peers. This is the legacy Kim and I are committed to building with your support. We love you, we are here for you, and we will fight for you.
With love, Kim & Adeel Vo-Khan