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Trevor Sorbie, the famed hairstylist whose “wedge” cut became a symbol of the 1970s and was famously worn by figure skater Dorothy Hamill, has passed away at age 75 after battling cancer.
Trevor Sorbie, a renowned hairstylist whose artistry defined hair trends in the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 75 in his home in Fareham, England. Best known for creating the "wedge" cut—a hairstyle that gained immense popularity after being sported by figure skater Dorothy Hamill during the 1976 Olympics—Sorbie’s influence extended to numerous celebrities, including Dame Helen Mirren and the Beach Boys.Suffering from a terminal illness, Mr. Sorbie recently disclosed that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer that had metastasized to his liver. Bree Davie, the chief executive of his business, confirmed the news of his death.The wedge cut, first envisioned by Sorbie in 1974 while preparing a model for a Paris show, quickly became a trendsetter as it embodied the cultural ethos of its time. This hairstyle featured a distinctive shape, characterized by shorter lengths at the nape and longer layers framing the face. It gained wide recognition after being featured in Vogue magazine and was embraced in nightclubs and living rooms alike as a definitive look of the era.In Sorbie's view, hair was not merely aesthetic; he believed it held the capacity to revolutionize self-expression. "The wedge captured the spirit of the time and was flaunted in nightclubs around the world," he stated on his salon's website. Sorbie's creative contributions extended beyond just one iconic haircut; through his career, he sought to reflect the dynamism of culture in his craft and inspired countless individuals to embrace their hair's potential as a form of personal expression.
