(Photo by Dominik Bindl\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNews of Raines\u2019 death comes to us courtesy of a post from her Instagram page:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that Beauty 2 The Streetz announces the passing of our beloved CEO and founder, Shirley Raines, affectionately known to so many as Ms. Shirley,\u201d reads the post.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Shirley dedicated her life to serving others and made an immeasurable impact on homeless communities throughout Los Angeles and Nevada,\u201d the tribute continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough her tireless advocacy, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment, she used her powerful media platform to amplify the voices of those in need and to bring dignity, resources, and hope to some of the most underserved populations.<\/p>\n
The post \u2014 which appears to have been written by Raines\u2019 loved ones \u2014 goes on to honor her legacy as a humanitarian.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis loss is devastating to the entire Beauty 2 The Streetz team, the communities we serve, and the countless individuals whose lives were forever changed by Ms. Shirley\u2019s love, generosity, and selfless service,\u201d the caption continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer legacy will continue to live on through the work she started and the hearts she touched.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe humbly ask that you keep Ms. Shirley\u2019s family, loved ones, and the Beauty 2 The Streetz family in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.\u201d<\/p>\nShirley Raines attends Beautycon Los Angeles 2023 at The Reef on September 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin\/Getty Images for Beautycon)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn addition to her successful business and her presence on social media (she had more than 1 million followers on Instagram alone), Raines was known for her dedication to feeding and housing the homeless.<\/p>\n
The post announcing her death was quickly flooded with comments from grieving fans:<\/p>\n
\u201cNOT MS SHIRLEY!!!!! May she forever Rest In Power for all eternity!\u201d wrote one commenter.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat in the world?!! We lost an amazing woman. Your legacy will live on Ms. Shirley,\u201d another added.<\/p>\nShirley Raines poses in the press room during the 56th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors on February 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett\/Getty Images for NAACP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cHeaven just received one of their fiercest Angels. Rest In Power Queen,\u201d a third commented.<\/p>\n
Few social media influencers were as beloved or as impactful as Ms. Shirley.<\/p>\n
Her cause of death is unknown at this time, and family members tell TMZ<\/a> that they are awaiting the results of an autopsy.<\/p>\nOur thoughts are with Raines\u2019 loved ones as they begin to try and process this tragedy.<\/p>\n
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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