Celebrity stylist and make up artist Iko Mash is dead.
The transgender activist who was also one of the stars of Rhythm City in 2015, passed away after her battle with cancer.
Various news outlets in South Africa have confirmed her death.
Tributes are pouring on social media; with many describing her as brave and iconic.
Iko Mash. Beautiful; daring; one the pioneers of S.A. social justice movement. Iconic figure. RIP. We shall always remember you.
— andile (@Mngxitama) July 23, 2017
It's taken me a while to feel comfortable enough to openly admit the passing of my cousin. I will forever miss you. I love you Iko. #IkoMash
— Mx Molelekeng (@TheKeaM) July 23, 2017
Haaiyini guys … #RIPIkoMash#IkoMash was an icon…the first Transgender woman we saw on TV ..she paved the way for so many #LGBT celebs
— Emmah (@emms4sure) July 21, 2017
Thank you for being unapologetically yourself. #RIPIkoMash
"Iko Mash"— Hlonepho Phakoe (@pipozaire06) July 21, 2017
My heart!! Rest In Peace Stylist and make up artist extraordinaire Iko Mash! 💔💔 @iko_mash #Iko Mash #RIPIkoMash pic.twitter.com/GCWO5QPjwY
— Khanyi Magubane (@Khanyi_Magubane) July 21, 2017
May Your Soul RIP my Friend… My heart is bleeding💔💔💔 #IkoMash pic.twitter.com/XXhE8zDW9e
— Lebo Keswa (@LeboKeswa) July 21, 2017
Rest In Pride Iko Mash 🙏🏿 Thank You for being You and thank You for contributing to the LGBTI… https://t.co/WBI6NFOz3c
— Thami Dish (@ThamiDish) July 21, 2017
If there was ever a person who was unapologetically themself, that was Iko Mash… A ray of sunshine! Condolences to family and friends 🙏🏽💔
— Mpho Maboi (@MphoMaboi) July 21, 2017
You will always be remembered. You inspired and you created beauty. Rip Iko. pic.twitter.com/a5Mya2qJpi
— andile (@Mngxitama) July 23, 2017
Funeral arrangements are unknown.
