Nick Chavez, a renowned hairstylist and entrepreneur, passed away on December 23, 2022, at his residence in Beverly Hills. He was 66 years old. His family confirmed his demise in a touching statement, which read:
> It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce our beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Nick Chavez passed away today at his residence in Beverly Hills after a long and courageous fight against pancreatic cancer.
## A Passion for Beauty and Spiritual Living
Nick Chavez was born in 1956 in Yuma, Arizona, to a family of Mexican-American and Native American heritage. He was the second eldest of seven siblings and grew up on a ranch, where he learned holistic healing remedies from his Yaqui grandmother. He also developed a love for beauty and haircare, and started creating trendy hairstyles for his family and friends.
He moved to Southern California in 1977 and began his career as a hairstylist in a prominent Beverly Hills salon, where he quickly gained recognition and a loyal clientele. He also worked as a model and actor, appearing on the covers of magazines like Vogue, GQ, Elle, and Esquire, and on TV shows like The Young and the Restless and Hollywood Detectives.
## A Successful Businessman and Philanthropist
In 1997, he opened his own salon in Beverly Hills, which became a hit among celebrities and high-profile individuals. He also launched his own line of hair care products, Nick Chavez Beverly Hills, which he promoted on QVC, the home shopping network. He was known for his passion, commitment, and joy for bringing beauty into the world, as well as his compassion and gratitude for his family, friends, and customers.
Nick Chavez was also a philanthropist, who supported various causes and organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, the Humane Society, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He was especially passionate about helping children and animals, and donated generously to various charities and foundations.
## A Courageous Fighter Against Pancreatic Cancer
Nick Chavez revealed that he was diagnosed with stage two pancreatic cancer in March 2020, and underwent chemotherapy treatment to shrink the size of his tumor before surgery. He battled the disease with courage and optimism, and shared his journey with his fans and followers on social media. He also thanked them for their constant love and prayers, and encouraged them to stay positive and hopeful.
He successfully beat cancer and announced his recovery in June 2021, saying that he was “cancer-free and feeling great”. However, he sadly passed away from the same disease on December 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. His death has shocked and saddened many people, who have expressed their condolences and tributes on social media.
Nick Chavez is survived by his six siblings, his nieces and nephews, his cousins, and his friends. He will be remembered as a true legend in the beauty industry, a loving and generous person, and a source of inspiration and light for many.
According to Sportskeeda, his family’s statement concluded with these words:
> Nick inspired people around the globe with his passion, and commitment to bringing beauty into this world, not to mention his abiding joy and devotion to illuminating that true beauty begins and lives within us all. He has touched more people’s hearts than we will ever know.
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> The ongoing support and outpouring of love for Nick will help greatly at this difficult time, in the same way, it helped Nick throughout his journey. We thank you for your constant love and prayers.
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> Peace and blessings always,
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> The Chavez Family
