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Hair Stylist Latisha Chong Dies at 32

Best known for her work with Telfar Clemens, Tracee Ellis Ross and Serena Williams, the young talent died of breast cancer in July, according to a report in the New York Times.
Serena Williams stars on the front cover of Vogue's September 2022 issue. She wears a blue gown with a long train held by her daughter on a beach, in front of a sunset.
Before her passing in July of breast cancer, the late Latisha Chong styled Serena Williams's for the September 2022 cover of American Vogue. (Courtesy)

Best known for her work with Telfar Clemens, Tracee Ellis Ross and Serena Williams — whose hair she styled for the September issue of American

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