Renowned hairstylist John Frieda, the man behind the iconic Frizz Ease hair care line, has died at 75. The British beauty mogul styled several famous women throughout his career, including Princess Diana, Madonna, Twiggy, and Scarlett Johansson. The cause of his death remains unknown.
John Frieda’s family confirms his death
Frieda’s salon confirmed his death in an Instagram statement on November 3. The salon wrote, “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our dear John passed away peacefully… surrounded by his family.” It continued, “John was more than a mentor to us; he was a true icon of the hair industry. He was the person who taught us everything, believed in us, and made us better. His talent and passion touched so many, and his legacy will live on in every single one of us. We will continue to do him proud.”
The post continued, “Our thoughts are with John’s family and everyone who loved him. Rest in peace, John. You will be forever in our hearts.” His stepdaughter, Asia Agnelli Lagrange, also confirmed his death in an Instagram post. She wrote, “Sadly, my J has passed away. Today we lost the best man to ever exist. I share this because I know he touched the lives of so many.”
Born in 1951, Frieda grew up in a family of hairstylists. At 16, he joined London’s prestigious House of Leonard salon, where he worked as Lewis Leonard’s assistant. He made a name for himself in 1976 by creating the iconic Purdey haircut for Joanna Lumley. The actress sported the signature bowl cut while playing Purdey in the TV series The New Avengers.
