‘Queer Eye’ Favourite Tom Jackson Dead At 63 After Battle With Cancer

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The “Queer Eye” community is in mourning. Fan favourite Tom Jackson, who received a makeover on the show’s premiere episode in February 2018, has passed away at age 63. READ MORE: ‘Queer Eye’ Star Antoni Porowski Announces Engagement To Kevin Harrington Jackson’s family shared in an obituary online that he died on March 3 after a battle with the metastatic adenocarcinoma, a form of cancer. “Tom worked for Federal Express for many years before entering retirement,” the family wrote. “Not ready to enter full retirement, Tom began a new career driving a dump truck for Taylor Transport in Cartersville, Georgia.

Tom absolutely loved being a Papaw to his two grandsons who were his pride and joy. A highlight of Tom’s life was being cast on the Netflix show, ‘Queer Eye’.

He enjoyed the notoriety and shared his experience with whoever would listen!” The family added, “In lieu of flowers, please watch season 1, episode 1 of Queer Eye on Netflix and tell others about it in honor of Tom.” On the official “Queer Eye” Instagram account, the show paid tribute to Jackson. “it’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a member of our Queer Eye family.

Rest in peace, Tom Jackson,” read the caption, alongside photos of his time on the show. “Queer Eye” star Tan France wrote in the comments, “Such incredibly sad news,” while Jonathan Van Ness wrote, “RIP Tom .” Bobby Berk wrote, “RIP Tom.