Kate Perry has penned an emotional tribute to make-up artist and friend Jake Bailey, who passed away on Friday aged 37.
"My sweet, sensitive soul. What a wonderful journey and friendship we had together. What beautiful art we created together. We conquered the worlds biggest stages, together," the Firework singer wrote alongside a collage of pictures of her and Jake.
She continued: "I know you felt life so intensely and it created this incredible artistic passion in you that came out in everything you touched, from the amazing images you took to the ways you painted your muses, highlighting the beauty in everyone. You had the most otherworldly eye to detail..."
The singer, 26, goes on to describe the incredible bond they shared since they first met in 2008 on the music video for her hit song Hot n Cold.
© Photo: InstagramParis and Nicky Hilton with Jake
"We would laugh about how you could take a nap in that eyelid crease you created (cause it was so deep) or Jake's 45 minute eyes... Which was such a precise lash that even Bambi couldn't rival. You essentially created my "look" ever since we met on the music video for Hot and Cold. We always confided in each other, rallied each other at our lows and pushed each other to be our best. We never got comfortable and I know that was why we did the best work together. My favorite moments of recent times is when we would meditate together during breaks on different jobs...tune all the noise out, forget about hollywood and the chaos that surrounds it, and look for a slice of peace, 20 minutes at a time."
She finished her heartfelt tribute with: "I love you. No more work, no more searching, you are finally at peace. Every time I sit in that chair we shared, just know, no one holds a brush to you, friend. Be free now. My prayers are with the Bailey family."
Other celebrity friends such as Paris Hilton, Emmy Rossum and Octavia Spencer have also paid tribute to the "incredibly talented make-up artist".
The socialite wrote on Instagram: "So sad, shocked & devastated to hear about @ByJakeBailey. He was such an amazing person, an incredibly talented makeup artist & friend."
Jake, 37, was found in his home on Friday morning by an assistant. A spokesperson said: "It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Jake Bailey's passing. He was an undeniable talent, a great friend, a loving son and brother, and our grief is shared with all those whose lives he's touched."
