Legendary Hairdresser Trevor Sorbie MBE: 'I Have Weeks Left to Live' | This Morning

He’s fashioned the hair of the late Queen, Robbie Williams and Helen Mirren among many others - but after being diagnosed with bowel cancer five years ago, celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie was forced to call time on his 50-year career. Today, Trevor reveals the incredibly sad news that he’s been given just weeks left to live, after doctors informed him that the cancer has spread to his liver and there’s no more they can do. He joins us alongside his wife Carole to look back at his legacy, and reveal how despite his prognosis, he's determined to stay positive until the very end.
Broadcast on 09/10/2024
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[@carolshaw7904]

What a gent, may he and his family find comfort in days ahead ❤

[@smallperson7522]

Such sad news. Always loved Trevor Sorbie, he’s such a lovely man, grown up watching him on TV. He’s done so much for cancer patients himself, styling wigs. Sending lots of love and blessings to him and his family……🙏🏼💜

[@carie58]

Such a great man and hasn’t lost any of his lovely nature and positive attitude. What an inspiration❤

[@Algorithm347]

I don’t know anything about this man but watching this bought a tear to my eye , what an incredible couple , I hope you keep breaking medical science Trevor ❤

[@jameshollyoak8230]

Life ain’t fair , what a lovely bloke and he’s beautiful wife , hope they get to spend lots more time together ❤

[@barbaradixon-yy6ie]

Gentleman of our trade will be remembered as an icon.thoughts with you Trevor and family thank you for your skill ❤

[@suzyQCrafts]

Such a lovely man and amazing carol, have had the pleasure of meeting you both a few times, you found Jessica and Louise my twins and set them a path for their amazing career x thank you, lots of love Suzanne

[@jaynekittycat9252]

Can't believe this. Wishing Trevor all the best. Brilliant Hairdresser. ❤❤❤

[@PamelaBirtles-ts5wf]

What a man, what a couple. ❤🐨❤

[@fd5927]

Couldn't watch the half of this, have to be honest, too emotional. I remember the man Trevor Sorbie, the name, the images and posters in hair salons and on tv, If you grew up in the UK in the 80's you'll remember. Synonymous with the words United Kingdom and hair fashion and the 80's. I'm so sorry to hear about his diagnosis. Luckily he has a loving family behind him. Like "Micro Live", "Video 'n Chips", "Dramarama", " Grange Hill", he defined what it was being British and having a talent in that century. All the very best Trevor. ❤

[@carlraja1622]

as a stylist that trained in the 80s i grew up with Trevor Sorbie and Vidal Sassoon ,,,i looked up to them both as Gods of hairdressing ....and rightly so...one of my clients who wore a striking blunt bob was sat on a train in London and a man kept staring at her ...he came over and told her to congratulate her stylist as the cut was amazing he said ... that man was Mr Sorbie...how could anyone get a better compliment than that ? thankyou Mr Sorbie you are not only of the worlds best stylists but a true gentleman ....

[@babs5968]

I loved my wedge😂😂😂. He’s done so much in the past for cancer patients, setting up a charity to supply & style wigs long before his own diagnosis ( think it was following a family member not being able to find a decent wig). One of the original celebrity hairdressers. So brave & strong coming on tv to raise awareness.

[@DocDaddyKool-o8b]

What a brave guy to come on national TV and tell us his story with weeks left to live, bless you Trevor.

[@sabinahurst6688]

Very sad to hear, make the most of everything, 🙏🏻👍🏻🧚‍♀️🐾🐾

[@michellejames4493]

Ah that's really sad 😔 but I love Trevor's outlook, he seems like a really lovely man. Wishing him all the best🙏❣

[@tmichaelsnc]

What a lovely man. I worked with him in America years ago. Just a privilege to have spent time with him for 4 days. Godspeed

[@rachaeladams8449]

Such sad news 😢 he must now make the most of what time he has left he is a very brave man

[@PaulineMitchell-b8i]

Brave couple,bless them❤

[@lindagallagher3711]

What a lovely man so sad news God Bless beautifull couple so sorryxx

[@audreydorey2904]

Wonderful man god bless you Trevor & your family ❤

[@maryhughes7929]

Inspirational man and couple. The way they have approached his illness. May God bless them both. 🙏🏼🕯⭐️

[@julierogers1155]

So sorry, and wishing Trevor all the best (as possible) for his remaining days.

[@sallyanne9430]

So sad to hear this awful news! What a wonderful man Trevor is ❤❤❤❤

[@bstanford-n3g]

Such a gentleman ❤

[@michelleiamcroft966]

God bless you Trevor iv just lost my husband this exactly the same diagnosis tell him you love him cuddle each other every opportunity enough love is never enough I miss my husband after 50 years he was only 70 .. your life will never be the same good luck and love to you both ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Emily-yz1fg]

So sad, I used to go to his salon in Covent Garden, hadn't known he was ill. So brave to come on and speak about it, with his lovely, clearly very supportive wife. All the best to him and his family in during this time, as Carol says, 'dying a good death'. ❤

[@emmacampbell1663]

Been hairdressing almost 50 years myself….. Always a personal icon to me… Inspirational, innovative and groundbreaking. Saw you a couple of times in various shows. God bless you Trevor. MuchLove 💙🕺🏻💜🥰

[@karenhunter8095]

His words are inspirational. He seems like such a terrific person.

[@kateflanagan6995]

What a brave man 😘

[@sarahwhyld5596]

What a lovely man. Such sad news. I still remember buying His shampoo and conditioner! It smelt and felt amazing. And yes, I scrunched dried my hair too. God bless x

[@shez4058]

What an extraordinary man. Wishing you a miraculous recovery. ❤

[@rachaeladams8449]

@@shez4058 he won't recover he has 6 months to live it will be lucky if he sees this Christmas coming

[@teresamoore4126]

​@@rachaeladams8449as she said, hoping for a miracle.

[@glitzytwo]

Hope he lives on after christmas..aslong as possible ❤

[@selenagarden1752]

He is the best hairdresser ever. I never met him I wish I did. Love him dearly.

[@dragonflyuk_]

Prayers with you 🙏 such an amazing hairdresser 💞

[@MyrnaOKeeffe]

What an amazing style icon and human being.. I'm going to scrunch dry my hair tommorow like I used to in the 80s in your honour ❤️

[@hannahb3854]

God bless you Trevor…, what a lovely positive man ❤

[@imanicoppola-v5n]

A legend

[@aileencaldow-robson8572]

Oh Trevor you are a true inspiration and have guided me in my career and i admire your passion and strength especially in what you’re facing now. Love and peace to you both ❤️

[@CaroleEvans93436]

I had the Wedge hairstyle in the 1980's - Trevor is to the Wedge as Mary Quant was to the Bob. A lovely man - thinking of you all at this time

[@jennifersherwood1901]

So sad to such a lovely positive man . 🙏🥰

[@AnitaBindon]

Wish there was more men in the world like this man,❤

[@nadine4062]

So sorry 😒 to hear this awful news Trevor sorbie is such a lovely gentleman I Am in Tears 😭😭I am sending my biggest hugs 🤗🤗 and love to him and his beautiful family I Respect him so much for being so positive And carrying on My heart breaks 💔💔For him Trevor sorbie you are a legend and a beautiful man I am thinking off you and praying for you Trevor you are in my thoughts always God Bless you Trevor 🙏🙏Its just not fair He is an Amazing charming man 🥲❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💖💖💖💖💖I Hope is remaining days and his time left with us are Gonna be positive i don't want him to suffer or Be in pain

[@iainmccree6270]

what a wonderful man god bless him Merilyn

[@sandraburt9524]

Beautiful couple ❤

[@ColanWalker]

Grew up with him always on the tv showing new styles always brilliant and so down to earth such sad news

[@lovedaybebe5881]

Trevor thank you for all your innovative inspiration . You are an artist 🙏🏻

[@angelagiannakudakis6695]

What a lovely man how sad he is going through this 🙏🤗 sending love and a miracle to you

[@robertt4176]

So sad lovely gentleman God bless you and your wife

[@itsneverfull5377]

Grace and dignity ❤❤

[@renArthur]

The hairdressers hairdresser ❤

[@allyp1088]

Seems like a lovely man glad he has a loving wife and family’s support 😘

[@lesleyscaifecomerade4853]

Stay strong Trevor your a wonderful couple

[@lbyrne74]

I think he will indeed see Christmas at least, because he is so determined.

[@John-i4d5f]

God bless you!

[@teresamoore4126]

❤❤❤

[@helengubbay6225]

Beautiful couple

[@myahowlett6995]

True definition of dying with dignity lovely gentleman

[@justme8101]

🙏❤️

[@sueleitch6396]

Fabulous Trevor ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brigitnunez6735]

Such sad news. 🙏

[@selenagarden1752]

He is a cool man.

[@margaretfleming3554]

Very sad for Mr Sorbie his wife, family and friends.

[@helenlewis7690]

❤

[@chucklefun487]

🙏

[@normajeaneclough4748]

has this man known Dr. Joe Dispenza please pass this on to him

[@normajeaneclough4748]

please pass the message on some one

[@elainehenton3537]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@louisemackay4804]

❤️🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏❤️⭐️

[@jancampbell4095]

🌹🌸🌹🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️♥️🇨🇦

[@sarasach1127]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@theresajolly1814]

🤲🏿💥🎄💥

[@Rebel1972x]

Rest in peace. Sorry to hear of his passing.

[@tia1803]

He hasn’t passed. The interview above was from today.

[@rosiep3209]

Hes not dead yet christ🙄

[@Rebel1972x]

😆

[@barbaradixon-yy6ie]

@@Rebel1972x flips sake read the article first!!

[@jadesorbie8115]

@rebel1972x would you please 🙏 mind showing some respect and not put s laughing emoji under other people's comments informing you that my father has not yet passed away. Please 🙏

[@supagepagechannel9139]

❤❤❤❤