Legendary MUA Quietfire Dead at 58

Quietfire, former model turned international makeup artist who was the creative director of Black & Blue Cosmetics departed this earth, Monday, June 22, 2009 at 6:02 pm. He is survived by family and scores of friends.

He worked with many celebrities including Whitney Houston, Carol Alt, Kim Alexis and Diahann Carol. His work has graced the pages of American Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Italian Vogue, Essence and Ebony magazines. On the runway and in print advertisements, he has also worked with designers, Chloe and Mila Schon as well as on the movie “Waiting to Exhale” before entering into a partnership with Adrianne Washington.

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Back in the days when I was still a struggling "newbie" model on the scene....Quietfire was the name on EVERY model's lips. He was responsible for Whitney's signature look at the beginning of her ascension from singer to superstar.

When Whitney launched her management company "Nippy Inc"...EVERYBODY wanted Quietfire to "beat their faces!!"

I had the opportunity to work alongside him as Designer Douglas Says premiered his new "Plus-U Collection" last year.

His death is a great loss to the entertainment community. He will be missed.

Memorial services for Quietfire will be held

Thursday, July 2, 2009, 7:00 pm, at

Benta’s Funeral Home Inc.,

630 Saint Nicholas Avenue,

New York, New York 10030-1099,

Telephone: 212-281-8851.