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

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

In case you watched season one of many acclaimed Netflix reboot, you’ll certainly keep in mind standout Tom Jackson, the very first “straight man” helped by the Fab 5. Starring within the 2018 premiere episode titled, You Can’t Repair 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-wife (although they separated once more in 2019 — actuality TV can’t repair every thing).

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

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

The obituary centered on the optimistic, nonetheless, describing how Tom “completely beloved being a Papaw to his two grandsons who had been his delight and pleasure.” It made particular point out of how profound of an have an effect on the truth present had on him:

“A spotlight of Tom’s life was being forged on the Netflix present, [Queer Eye]. He loved the notoriety and shared his expertise with whoever would pay attention!”

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 coronary heart that we are saying goodbye to a member of our Queer Eye household. Relaxation in peace, Tom Jackson”

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

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

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

“I used to be simply being myself and having enjoyable with the Fab 5. I really like all the blokes of the Fab 5. I feel all of them loved working with me. The creators and executives informed me that I used to be a pure.”

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I’m the first episode on Netflix Queer Eye. Everybody 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 blokes of the Fab 5. I feel 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