![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/celebrity-hairstylist-from-limerick-who-worked-with-princess-diana-dies-aged-66/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/newspress-collage-11163627-1691674628144.jpg&description='GREAT PASSION' Published : 14:38, 10 Aug 2023 IRISH celebrity hairstylist John Barrett has sadly died at the age of 66 from blood cancer, a close friend confirmed. The Limerick native grew up in London and opened his first salon over 25 years in New York City. 6 Legendary hairstylist John Barrett sadly died aged 66 Credit: Social Media Collect 6 Martha Stewart was a lifelong client of hairstylist John Barrett Credit: Social Media Collect 6 John previusly opened up about his nerves when working with Princess Diana Credit: Getty Images - Getty He ran the salon at Bergdorf Goodman from 1996 and was well-known for working with stars such as Princess Diana, Martha Stewart, Hillary Clinton and the Olsen twins. The beauty experts death was announced by his business The John Barrett Salon yesterday. Taking to Instagram, they said: "On behalf of The John Barrett Salon Team, we regretfully announce with great pain, the passing of our founder and owner, the legendary John Barrett." The team praised his "superhuman" ability to make anyone who sat in his chair feel like "the most beautiful person in the world". They added: "He lived by the phrase, 'It's not just about the hair, it's about the care.' "He cared with great passion for his beloved family, salon and staff. "Now, more than ever, we will come together as the JB Family that John so proudly created and cared for, and continue working hard to make our clients from N.Y.C. and afar look and feel their best. "John — We will always miss you, love you and we will carry on in your honor and memory. Thank you for all you have done for us and the beauty industry. Rest in peace our dear friend." Devastated friends and celebrity pals of the hairdresser rushed to the comments to pay their respects. Actress Donna Air said: "Such a kind and generous soul, grateful for your kind hospitality in NYC. RIP John." Broadway star Sierra Boggess added: "John was and is the greatest soul." Another pal and fellow stylist told how John gave her){kind=link}
IRISH celebrity hairstylist John Barrett has sadly died at the age of 66 from blood cancer, a close friend confirmed.
The Limerick native grew up in London and opened his first salon over 25 years in New York City.
He ran the salon at Bergdorf Goodman from 1996 and was well-known for working with stars such as Princess Diana, Martha Stewart, Hillary Clinton and the Olsen twins.
The beauty experts death was announced by his business The John Barrett Salon yesterday.
Taking to Instagram, they said: “On behalf of The John Barrett Salon Team, we regretfully announce with great pain, the passing of our founder and owner, the legendary John Barrett.”