Super Sized Salon’s Jamie Lopez: 5 Things You Need to Know

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Super Sized Salon’s Jamie Lopez Dead at 37: 5 Things to Know About the Late Reality Star

Super large living room Star Jamie Lopez died at age 37. The reality TV star’s company confirmed the news via social media on Monday, December 19. Couture, The Legendary Jamie Lopez,” read an Instagram post from her team. The statement continued, “We ask that you, on behalf of the Babydoll family, allow us time to process this tremendous loss. Further details and arrangements will be announced soon. We have suffered an extraordinary loss and appreciate the time and space to grieve in peace. Please keep our Babydoll family and team high in your hearts and prayers. We would like to thank the staff and team at @matadorcontent & @wetv for all of their continued support during this difficult time.”
Super large living room premiered on WE tv at the end of July. The seven-episode first season followed the Las Vegas staff of the premier beauty salon that caters to the plus size community, Babydoll Beauty Couture. “Owner Jamie Lopez created this unique space after facing enormous discrimination in the beauty industry for being plus-sized,” WE tv explained in a synopsis for the series premiere. “Along with Jamie, the women who work here are determined to make everyone look and feel beautiful, regardless of size, but with their strong and diverse personalities, drama is always around the corner! ”
[jwplayer EvMgtVgr-zhNYySv2]Its staff and Super large living room the teammates publicly mourned Lopez’s death, sharing tributes via Instagram on Monday. A love, Lopez’s holistic hair specialist, shared some personal photos with the late reality star along with a heartfelt message. “I’m so heartbroken 💔 not a friend but a big sister, an icon, a leader and a true boss….. @official_jamielopez 👱🏼‍♀️ has transcended the spirit world 🌎, the legacy she has built and reunited my other sisters for a greater purpose @babydollbeautycouture it will live forever,” A Love captioned the snaps. “I’m really at a loss for words. I appreciate all the calls, texts and messages. Forgive me for not answering. Give me some time. I love you all……LONG LIVE A REAL BABY DOLL 💋.” Hairdresser and makeup artist Taj Myles also shared an emotional statement. “’Hey Doll’ resonates in my heart. My sister, my friend, my baby. Heartbroken is an understatement,” she explained. “You had so much more life and love to give Jay! Thank you for everything. Never goodbye but I’ll see you later. I love you! Watch over us dolls. In all the darkness of this world, you were Light! Honored to know you, blessed to love you and privileged to call you Sister. Your forever doll… Taj💕.” Salon Receptionist Astra Marie, nicknamed “Funky Chunky,” reacted to the loss via her Instagram Story. “My babydoll is gone 💔,” she wrote alongside the initial announcement of Lopez’s death. Stylist Shannon Bondswho performs under the stage name Mz.007, captioned a photo of Lopez: “Devastated Bestie 😭 💋.”
Brittany “BB Desire” Martinthe make-up/lash artist and esthetician at the salon, shared a montage of photos of Lopez on John Mayer“Dreaming With a Broken Heart” to honor his late boss. “A tribute to the ultimate Glam Doll 🕊️🥀💔,” she wrote. Scroll down for more from Lopez:

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1. Lopez was losing weight

At My super big living room, Jamie has openly discussed his weight. At her largest, she was bedridden and weighed over 840 pounds. She was also hospitalized for a year and had to undergo physical therapy to be able to walk again. Lopez’s weight loss journey was driven by her desire to see her business succeed.

“I’m thriving on my health journey,” she said during the first episode. “I’m really determined to get to a point where it’s not a vanity at all. I want to be comfortable enough to run my business and take it to the next level without depending so much on others. It’s a journey and a process and something I work on daily.

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2. Lopez was a singer

His first EP, Queenwas released on October 7. “Hey Dolls 💋My Very First EP Dropped Today!! Queen👑! Music 🎵 is my first love! And allowed me to go through very difficult times and breakups!! Huge Thanks!! to everyone who made this project possible,” she said via Instagram.

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3. Lopez worked hard

She told the shimmer in April 2019 that she held several jobs in online sales, music production and as an Uber driver.

“It’s my dream and I’m not going to give it up. I put my life and everything into it – sacrifice, blood, sweat, tears, everything. Financially it’s a huge investment, but right now , I feel like it’s go big or go home,” she explained at the time.

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4. Lopez wrote a book

big big lies, published in November 2021, was Lopez’s memoir that detailed her struggle to accept herself and take control of her weight after being bedridden. In September, she was thrilled to see her book on Amazon’s Top 100 Tracks.

“I’m literally in tears right now!!” Lopez wrote via Instagram at the time. “I couldn’t be more grateful for your support on my new book #bigfatlies Thanks to you, I made it to the #amazon top 100 list!! I’ve been so raw and vulnerable with you Dolls!! Thank you for except me and my Truth!!! My goal is hope to inspire you Dolls!! Even when you’ve been left for dead, tied up and broken you can rise again!!! I love you ❤️ thank you!!”

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5. Lopez wanted everyone to feel beautiful.

“It makes me cry when people say that,” she told the shimmer when asked about critics who claimed she was promoting unhealthy choices. “If I have to lose weight, I will lose weight, but I will always need a place to go to get my nails done. Should I stop this because I’m fat? People need a safe space and I will give them what they need.”