This Morning star dies 'with family and dog' at his side after saying 'I might not make Christmas'
This Morning star and hairdresser to the stars Trevor Sorbie has died aged 75 after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. His death was announced on his social media accounts which read: “It is with heartfelt emotion that we share the passing of our esteemed founder, Trevor Sorbie.
“Trevor passed away peacefully with his family and beloved dog by his side. Trevor’s journey, marked by unparalleled creativity and kindness, has left an indelible mark on the world of hairdressing and beyond.
“From pioneering The Wedge five decades ago to establishing our first salon in 1979, Trevor’s vision set new standards and continues to inspire generations. As we commemorate 45 years of Trevor Sorbie salons, we remain steadfast in upholding the passion, artistry, and dedication that he embodied.
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“Trevor often reminded us to ‘be bold, be different, but always do everything in good taste’. His ethos of kindness, care, and excellence continues to guide us. He expressed immense pride in our team and confidence in our commitment to carrying forward his legacy.”
The star, who has a string of awards to his name and created the wedge cut, told how had just weeks to live in October after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. Speaking on The Morning he said he had been given the diagnosis in June and told how he had been recently told he "might not make Christmas".
Trevor, who is married to wife Carole, said medics then gave him just six months to live. Speaking on the show told how he had gone to hospital after losing "a lost a lot of blood" one night.
He told how the disease had spread this liver. He had two six and a half hour operations but continued to work until September as that was his "medicine". And he insisted he never woke up thinking "poor me. I've got cancer".
And he told how he learned how little time he had left saying: "I had a nurse come round the other day to assess me and as I asked ‘Will I make Christmas?’ She said ‘I don’t know Trevor’.
"I said ‘I damn well will. The brain rules the body. The heart plays a big part as well but that is the engine. Because I’ve got a charity I’ve helped many women through cancer, cutting wigs for them. People handle it in different ways.
"There is no one way, no right way, wrong way. It is however that person deals with it. If you get this right (the brain) and it’s easy for me to say get that right.
"You can fight this. Doctors have even said you’re breaking medical science, you shouldn’t be here right now."
The Scottish-born hairdresser left school at 15 and began working as an apprentice hairdresser to his father after moving to Ilford, East London He became a stylist for Vidal Sassoon in 1972 before working for Toni & Guy and John Frieda then opening his own salon.
He was hair stylist for Torville and Dean on their Skating on Ice Tour as well as appearing on a host of TV shows. He designed his own range of hair-care products and has a string of salons including in Bristol and Dubai.
