obituaries

Mary Tyler Moore Leaves Behind a Legacy of Female Empowerment

The actress passed away Jan. 25, 2017 at the age of 80. In the spirit of girl power and beyond, we lost a legend.

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President of Joe Grooming, Dan Kliska, Passes Away

Daniel I. Kliska , president and CEO of Joe Grooming , passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.

Project Runway Stylist George Ortiz Dies at 45

Celebrity stylist George Ortiz has passed away on Nov. 15, 2016.

Industry Icon Philip Kingsley Passes Away

Haircare icon Philip Kingsley, famous for his work in trichology and styling stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Jane Fonda and Gwyneth Paltrow, died on Saturday, September 3, 2016.

Industry Mourns the Loss of Jay Stone

Beauty industry veteran Jay Stone passed away suddenly on May 25, 2016.  The obituary below was provided by Kendall Stone, Jay Stone's son:Jay Richard Stone, 81, left heavy hearts with his unexpected passing on May 25th. Jay was one of ...

Industry Mourns the Loss of Rudolph "Rudy" Zamora

Classified Advertising Manager at MODERN SALON and a respected veteran of the professional beauty industry, Rudolph "Rudy" Zamora recently passed away at age 66.

Obituary: James Goins Jr., Beauty Education Champion, AACS and NAACAS Leader

On February 10, 2015, the beauty industry lost a friend. James Spencer Goins, Jr. of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2015 at age 66.After graduating from Louisiana Tech University in 1973, Goins owned several ...

Wahl Mourns Passing of Longtime Employee Bo Langley

A press release from the company was issued today from the Wahl Clipper Corporation, sharing news of the passing of longtime employee Bo Langley:Long time employee of Wahl Clipper Corporation Bo Langley died January 31, 2015. He was 67. He is ...

That's What Friends Are For: Remembering Paula Kent Meehan

Friends and families gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday, August 9, 2014 to share their remembrances of Paula Kent Meehan, the co-founder of Redken Laboratories, who passed away at her home on June 23, 2014 at 82. The choice of August 9 was especially significant as it is Meehan’s birthday.

Industry Leader Donn H. Byrne Passes Away

Donn Byrne embraced every segment of the beauty industry with relish and enthusiasm.

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