Queer Eye Standout Tom Jackson Dead At 63 - Members Of The ‘Fab 5’ React

We’ve misplaced a member of the Queer Eye household.

If you watched season one of many acclaimed Netflix reboot, you’ll certainly keep in mind standout Tom Jackson, the very first “straight guy” helped by the Fab 5. Starring within the 2018 premiere episode titled, You Can’t Fix Ugly, the Georgia resident opened up about his battle with lupus, and finally regained his confidence after getting an entire makeover. He even reconnected together with his ex-spouse (although they separated once more in 2019 — actuality TV can’t repair every little thing).

Sadly, we should report that the fan fave has tragically handed away on the age of 63. It simply appears so younger lately.

Related: Khloé Kardashian Is Making Sure Tristan Thompson Is ‘Loved’ After His Mom’s Death

According to his on-line obituary, Tom died final Friday “after losing a battle with metastatic adenocarcinoma” — a lethal type of most cancers within the gland tissue that strains the organs.

The obituary targeted on the optimistic, nevertheless, describing how Tom “absolutely loved being a Papaw to his two grandsons who were his pride and joy.” It made particular point out of how profound of an have an effect on the truth present had on him:

“A highlight of Tom’s life was being cast on the Netflix show, [Queer Eye]. He enjoyed the notoriety and shared his experience with whoever would listen!”

Awww! So candy.

In response to the heartbreaking information, the present’s official Instagram account acknowledged the lack of their alum Wednesday, writing in tribute:

“it’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a member of our Queer Eye family. Rest in peace, Tom Jackson”

Tan France, the present’s designer, took to the feedback to share his condolences, writing, “Such incredibly sad news,” whereas hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness added, “RIP Tom.” Interior designer Bobby Berk additionally chimed in, writing:

“RIP Tom. Having a Redneck Margarita in your honor.”

See the total publish (under):

In an October 2021 tweet, the late actuality star mirrored on his expertise being “the 1st episode on Netflix Queer Eye”, writing:

“I was just being myself and having fun with the Fab 5. I love all the guys of the Fab 5. I think they all enjoyed working with me. The creators and executives told me that I was a natural.”

See (under):

I’m the first episode on Netflix Queer Eye. Everyone that my epoisode season 1 episode 1. I used to be simply being myself and having enjoyable with the Fab 5. I really like all the fellows of the Fab 5. I believe all of them loved working with me. The creators and executives informed me that I used to be a pure..

— Tom Jackson (@TomJack20176306) October 10, 2021