Tributes are pouring in for a renowned celebrity bodyguard who lost his life in a motorcycle crash in the UK. Mason Haynes, 52, was a trusted protector for many A-listers, including Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner. He died in a collision involving two Harley Davidson motorcycles, a BMW X3, and a motorhome on July 4 in Hampshire.
Haynes was best-known for working with high-profile clients such as the Kardashians, Formula One star Lewis Hamilton, and Kanye West. He was part of Kim Kardashian's security team during a robbery at gunpoint in Paris in 2016. His professionalism and calm presence earned him respect in the industry.
A GoFundMe page set up by a family friend to support his wife describes Haynes as a 'giant' man 'with an even bigger heart.' Friend Annabel Bass said he had a remarkable ability to make people feel like family, regardless of how long they knew him. She noted that he measured people by how they showed up, not by what they had.
Taylor Momsen, a friend of Haynes, remembered him as her 'confidant and one of my closest friends.' She shared that having someone who knew her dark secrets and never judged her was a rare and special bond. Haynes was a custom motorbike enthusiast and started his career in the industry while he was a student, working in private security at London's luxury venues.
Haynes went on to start his own business, which took him around the world working for celebrities and sports stars. He also established a campaign group called Bodyguards Against Bullying. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and son, and passed away just two days before his 53rd birthday.
