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Sha’Vi Lewis — the proficient designer who wowed viewers and judges on Venture Runway Season 18 — has handed away.
He was simply 39 years outdated.
Sha’vi Lewis throughout his time on ‘Project Runway’ Season 18. (Bravo (Peacock screenshot))
The lack of a serious expertise
“We are in a state of disbelief as we come to the reality that our star has been cast into eternity. As the days move forward we will continue to wrap our minds around a future without your presence,” she instructed TMZ.
“While the world is just catching on to the name Sha’vi we knew he was and is great! Continue to pray as we mourn the loss of our loved one, Franklin Shavi Lewis Frierson Jr.,” Akira added.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Lewis honed his design abilities at Clark Atlanta College, ultimately founding his personal trend label.
He later labored as a artistic director for the Italian menswear firm Stephen F. His daring designs have been sported by celebrities like Leah Janae and Cynthia Bailey on award present pink carpets.
Lewis grew to become an on the spot fan favourite on his season of Venture Runway, ultimately ending in tenth place.
Sha’vi Lewis speaks to the digicam throughout his season of ‘Project Runway.’ (Bravo (Peacock screenshot))
Shavi Lewis’ explanation for loss of life stays a thriller
Akira didn’t present any info with regard to Sha’Vi’s explanation for loss of life.
He had no well being points that have been identified to the general public, and it doesn’t seem that his loss of life was the results of an accident.
Particulars are scarce presently, however we’ll have additional updates on this creating story as new info turns into obtainable.
Within the meantime, Lewis’ family members understandably want to maintain the give attention to his life, slightly than his loss of life.
Sha’vi Lewis reveals off his expertise for design on ‘Project Runway.’ (Bravo (Peacock screenshot))
Household and mates pay tribute to Sha’vi
“My fabulous, talented nephew, Sha’Vi Lewis, is gone from this place,” Lewis’ aunt Deidra DivaDoll Elkerson wrote in a Fb publish Tuesday evening.
“I won’t hear his greetings to me anymore, ‘Hey Auntie Diva’ (yes, I am shouting). Please keep his mother, Joyce Solomon-Frierson, his father, Franklin Frierson, his brother, Troy Solomon Frierson, and his sister, Akira Frierson Wood, in your prayers.”
“I don’t have the words,” Venture Runway Season 18 contestant Brittany Allen wrote on Instagram.
“My heart aches. The world and this industry will be dim without your light in it. Your love, your laughter, and your continuous support no matter where we were in life was everything. Season 18 forever and ever. Rest in power. Love, your Brit Brat.”
On X (previously Twitter) and elsewhere, 1000’s of followers have paid tribute to Sha’vi’s reminiscence. Our ideas exit to his family members throughout this enormously tough time.
