The beauty world lost a makeup brand founder too soon when Sharon Chuter unexpectedly died at just 38 years old on August 14, 2025. Chuter was known for founding the brand Uoma Beauty and focusing on diversity and inclusion in the beauty space.
GettyPeople says they learned from the Los Angeles Medical Examiner that Chuter was discovered deceased on a patio, and the cause of death is currently listed as “deferred,” which the outlet says indicates it is still under investigation. No additional updates have been given since People and other outlets published the info around August 22.
In the meantime, Chuter’s fan and industry peers have continued to remember her legacy. Read on for some of the heartwarming tributes she has received.
Fans Warmly Remembered Sharon Chuter on Social Media
One fan and fellow influencer, who goes by the hand @moj, wrote on comment under the entrepreneur’s final Instagram post, uploaded on May 21, which read in part, “She was an icon, a dame, an actual legend.” He finished by saying, “I am so sorry my sweet friend.”
Someone replied to @moj, “My heart is broken. I need to find a way to honor her.”
Fellow beauty influencer Loretta Grace wrote, “This is a nightmare, I am in disbelief! RIP sweet angel,” before adding a series of heart, dove, and crying emojis.
Another dismayed makeup artist wrote, “I’m so shocked! Thank you for the opportunities and the support! Thank you for everything you’ve done in the industry!”
GettySharon Chuter Was Memorialized in a Vogue Feature
On August 27, Vogue published a piece titled “Remembering Uoma Beauty Founder Sharon Chuter: The Fearless Visionary Who Refused To Compromise.” In it, the magazine calls Chuter “laser-focused” and “charming,” noting the “mischievous sparkle in her eye.”
The piece notes that along with being a role model and friend to many, she was also a dog mom, saying her dog Leo could be spotted either tucked into an Hermès bag, or being cradled in the Nigeria native’s arms.
The story says the artist launched her brand, Uoma Beauty, in 2019, and the line immediately stood out for being “disruptive” and “joyous.” Chuter’s 51 foundation shades, utilizing six different formulas to ensure as many customers as possible could find their perfect match, was the brand’s highlight.
Towards the end of the piece, author Funmi Fetto remembers Chuter’s voice as “funny, sharp, generous with laughter, but unyielding in her truth,” before saying, “Itâs strange to think she is goneâat just 38-years-old. We truly have lost an unsung powerhouse, a fearless woman who dared to demand more.”
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