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TikTok Star Shirley Raines, Known for Bringing Meals and Respect to People on Skid Row, Dies at 58

  • Beauty 2 The Streetz confirmed Wednesday that Shirley Raines, founder and CEO, has died; her death was first reported by People and TMZ, which said she was 58 years old.
  • As founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, Shirley Raines provided makeovers, food and showers to unhoused people on Skid Row and used media to amplify underserved voices.
  • A Compton native, Raines, a mother of six, cooked for 400 people weekly and was CNN's 2021 Hero of the Year, the nonprofit said.
  • Speaking to TMZ, Sheila said Ms. Shirley was found dead at her Nevada residence during a wellness check on Tuesday, Jan 27, and the nonprofit asked for prayers for the Beauty 2 The Streetz family.
  • Her decades of service reflected her Compton roots and personal hardships, as Raines earned trust on Los Angeles' Skid Row and served homeless communities in Los Angeles and Nevada to restore dignity.
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TikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on LA’s Skid Row, dies at 58

By REBECCA BOONE Shirley Raines, a social media creator and nonprofit founder who dedicated her life to caring for people experiencing homelessness, has died, her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz said Wednesday. She was 58. Related Articles Gerber recalls arrowroot biscuits that might contain pieces of plastic or paper Tesla annual profit plunges to lowest level since pandemic Family of Alex Prett…

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TikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on Skid Row, dies at 58

Shirley Raines, a social media creator known for feeding and caring for homeless people, has died at 58, according to her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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