In Memoriam: Blood, Sweat, and Heel’s reality star Daisy Lewellyn passes away at 36

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Daisy Lewellyn, style expert and star of the Bravo tv show “Blood, Sweat, and Heels”, has passed away after a courageous fight with cancer.

She was 36.

Daisy Lewellyn’s passes away

Lewellyn was battling a rare form of the disease, which was diagnosed after her makeup artists noticed an unusual coloring in her eyes. She was later diagnosed as having a cancerous tumor in her bile duct. She received treatment, including having the tumor removed as well as getting chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

“I have cancer – cancer doesn’t have me. Every day comes with its challenges, but that doesn’t stop me from celebrating what I have in my life,” she said in March 2015.

“I wanted to turn this tragedy into triumph by sharing my story in hopes that even one person could feel inspired.”

Fashion career

Before sharing her life on Bravo, the California-native and Howard University alumna worked at several high-profile fashion magazines including InStyle, Glamour, and Essence.

Lewellyn became known for her expertise in knowing how to look stylish without having to spend a lot of money, penning the 2010 book Never Pay Retail Again: Shop Smart, Spend Less, & Look Your Best Ever.

Cancer battle

She chronicled her battle with cancer on Blood, Sweat & Heels, taking fans along for her journey with the disease. During the 2015 finale, she even celebrated the end of her radiation treatments during Season 2.

We extend our since condolences to Daisy Lewellyn’s family.