Beloved 'This Morning' Star Trevor Sorbie Passes Away at 75 After Courageous Fight Against Cancer

It is with a touch of melancholy and a sprinkle of fondness that we bid farewell to the legendary celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie, MBE, who has taken his final bow at the age of 75, leaving behind a glittering legacy and a battle with terminal bowel cancer that was as fierce as his stylistic creations. His team shared the news today, enveloped in both sadness and gratitude for having known a man whose scissors danced through the manes of some of Britain’s brightest stars.

Trevor, a staple on *This Morning*, was a larger-than-life figure who transformed the tresses of icons like Dame Helen Mirren and Kylie Minogue, not to mention the likes of the Beatles. Imagine combing their hair, or at least, having just the right amount of hairspray while standing within earshot of Paul McCartney's laugh! He didn’t just cut hair; he crafted art on the canvas of scalps, leaving an indelible mark on the world of beauty and beyond.

Just weeks ago, on that same beloved ITV show, Trevor revealed with characteristic grace that his journey with cancer, diagnosed in 2019, had taken a turn—a dreaded plot twist, if you will—spreading and leaving him with mere weeks. He faced this news like he'd face a bad haircut: with honesty, resilience, and more than a hint of humor. His team poignantly noted in a statement, “It is with heartfelt emotion that we share the passing of our esteemed founder, Trevor Sorbie MBE.” Is there any other way to say goodbye than with the sort of emotion that lifts you up, and yet pulls at your heartstrings?

Trevor was not just a hairdresser; he was a visionary. From pioneering *The Wedge* over five decades ago to the inception of his first salon in 1979, he transformed the rigmarole of hairdressing into an art form. As they commemorate 45 glorious years in the business, the salon group vows to uphold the standards he set, like a baton passed at a relay race—how poetic. His legacy is one of passion, artistry, and a commitment to excellence, qualities we often forget to carry into our own lives as we scuffle through the mundane.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no traditional funeral. Instead, his family encourages supporters to contribute to four charities that were dear to his ever-generous heart: Marie Curie, Cancer Research UK, Rowans Hospice, and My New Hair. Isn’t it just like Trevor to shift focus from his brilliant career to help others find light in darkness?

We must now look forward, for there is to be a celebration of his life next year. An event that promises to be as fabulous as a well-set bob, we are reminded that Trevor styled the locks of music legends, movie stars, and television presenters alike. His witty repartees often accompanied a hairdryer’s hum, and who else could boldly face the scissors alongside British icons like Robbie Williams and Bryan Ferry?

One can’t help but chuckle at the thought of Trevor, ever the daredevil, explaining in his final interview why he turned down the poison of chemotherapy. “I can’t face any more of that poison,” he declared in a tone that would leave us in stitches, if not for the somber circumstances. His mantra of being “bold” and “different,” while ensuring everything is done “in good taste,” resonates now more than ever.

Mr. Sorbie once reflected on life and death with the matter-of-factness of one suggesting a new hair color, stating, “I've got cancer in my body, but not in here. My brain is my engine and I'll go when I'm ready.” With each word, his spirit flickered brightly, even as the shadows loomed closer.

Though we mourn Trevor's passing, his enchanting legacy lives on through his salon group, which remains committed to upholding the principles that propelled him to greatness. In the tapestry of hairdressing, he wove kindness, care, and excellence, proving every day that the simplest of haircuts could carry the weight of one’s heart.

As we turn the pages of his remarkable life, we're reminded of his words: *“Be bold, be different, but always do everything in good taste.”* And, as it goes, it's this very ethos that will continue to guide us as we navigate our own hair-raising journeys. So here’s to Trevor Sorbie, a master of his craft, who, even in departure, leaves behind a style as timeless as his signature cuts.