Lizzo 'devastated' as homeless activist Shirley Raines, 58, found dead in Nevada

Lizzo said she was "devastated" after homeless activist Shirley “Ms. Shirley” Raines, founder of Beauty2theStreetz, was found dead at her home in Henderson, Nev., on Tuesday. The singer shared videos on Instagram Stories Wednesday announcing Raines’ death; Raines was 58. In the videos Lizzo, born Melissa Jefferson, described Raines as an "incredible woman, leader in her community" who had been part of her Juneteenth gift backs every year.

Lizzo said she often donated clothing and asked her shapewear line, YITTY, to donate so plus-sized women could feel good about themselves. Lizzo said Raines ran Beauty 2 The Streetz, which offers hair, makeup, hygiene and food to those in need, and that Raines would go to places like Skid Row to give makeovers, haircuts and clothes, "helping them feel seen.

Helping them feel beautiful." Lizzo also credited Raines with supporting her during a difficult period after the singer faced sexual harassment lawsuits in 2023, saying Raines "would always send me messages of love and she never ever, ever asked for anything in return." Raines, a mother of six, had millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok for videos of her assisting the homeless.

Raines’ daughter called a wellness check and told People her mother was "unresponsive" on the side of her bed with "no visible signs" to explain the death.

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