Shirley Raines, TikTok philanthropist behind Beauty 2 The Streetz, dies at 58

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Source: The Guardian
Shirley Raines, TikTok philanthropist behind Beauty 2 The Streetz, dies at 58
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Shirley Raines, known as 'Ms Shirley' to her millions of TikTok followers and founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died at 58 after years of helping people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles and Nevada, distributing meals, hygiene items, haircuts, and dignity; she credited her work with personal loss and trauma and used her platform to amplify marginalized voices. She was celebrated as CNN's 2021 Hero of the Year and NAACP Image Award winner in 2025, and her organization and friends mourn her passing while vowing to continue her mission.

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