Superstar make-up artist James Cooper dies at 73

James Cooper, make-up artist and hairstylist of native and worldwide stars, handed away on Could 29. He was 73 years outdated.

Studies mentioned Cooper suffered a coronary heart assault whereas getting ready for a Santacruzan on the San Pablo Cathedral in Laguna. He was taken to the hospital however medical employees did not revive him.

Cooper rose to fame within the Seventies after doing the make-up of Hollywood stars Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Victoria Principal and Jamie Lee Curtis, amongst others. He helped create the make-up and hairdo of Fawcett for the enduring poster of the hit tv sequence “Charlie’s Angels.”

He returned to the Philippines within the Nineteen Eighties and constructed his salon chain.

In certainly one of his final main public occasions, James Cooper (heart) acquired an award from Philippine Style Circle Awards on Could 2. PHOTO BY J.GERARD SEGUIA

Domestically, Cooper loved success as effectively, creating the seems to be of high Filipina film and tv icons resembling Maricel Soriano, Alice Dixson, Daybreak Zulueta, Sharon Cuneta and Lorna Tolentino.

In an emotional Instagram publish, Soriano paid tribute to the wonder skilled.

“Thanks for the numerous years of affection and friendship, and treating me like your personal daughter. You have got been an enormous a part of who I’m at the moment and I’m endlessly grateful. I like you my Mom Goose … Until we meet once more,” she wrote.

Cooper was the primary Filipino to create his personal make-up line within the nation. He’s credited for introducing airbrush make-up to the Philippines.

Together with Jesi Mendez and the late Fanny Serrano, Cooper is taken into account as a number one determine within the native make-up business.

Cooper’s household has but to announce interment particulars.