Sha'Vi Lewis dead at 39 as family of Project Runway star and fashion designer pay tribute

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Sha'Vi Lewis, a beloved fashion designer who gained fame on the TV series Project Runway - known as Project Catwalk in the UK - has tragically passed away at the age of 39.

The news has left his family in a "state of disbelief" Sha'Vi was a contestant on the 18th season of the show and went on to become a reality TV star.His sister, Akira, expressed her grief: "We are in a state of disbelief as we come to the reality that our star has been cast into eternity.

As the days move forward we will continue to wrap our minds around a future without your presence. Continue to pray as we mourn the loss of our loved one, Franklin Sha'Vi Lewis Frierson Jr."The family, primarily based in Newark, New Jersey, have not disclosed further details about Sha'Vi's untimely passing.

Born and raised in Newark, Sha'Vi attended Clark Atlanta University before launching his own clothing line. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. His big break came during the 2019-2020 run of Project Runway's 18th series.