Legendary Liverpool celebrity hairdresser Herbert Howe dies
The charity fundraiser passed away overnight.
Liverpool celebrity hairdresser and charity fundraiser Herbert Howe has died.
The 72 year old had been battling cancer and passed away just after 1am.
A statement on his hair salon's twitter feed reads:
"It is with the saddest news our beautiful friend and boss "Herbert of Liverpool" passed away peacefully early hours this morning with his brother and sister, Christine & Ian by his side. He fought hard and strong for the past 18 months full of love and courage, together with the support of all his staff, close friends and family.
"We thank you all for your kind words of well wishes and support throughout this ordeal and herbert always appreciated it deeply.
"A special thank you to all the staff at Marie Curie woolton, who have been amazing these past few months looking after him. Herbert is in now back in the arms of his beautiful Mother and father "Queenie & Frank"
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has also paid tribute:
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> Sad to hear news of the death of Herbert of Liverpool great fundraiser and ambassador for City less glitter in Liverpool now he's gone RIP