Kim Kardashian’s Bodyguard Dies in Car Crash

Mason Haynes, a longtime celebrity bodyguard who protected members of the Kardashian family and several other high-profile clients, died in a traffic accident on July 4. He was 52, just two days shy of what would have been his 53rd birthday.

A GoFundMe created for his family confirmed the death and detailed Mason’s extensive career in close protection. Over the years, he worked alongside Mason Haynes and a roster of A-list names including Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kanye West, Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Charlie Puth, and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton.

Mason was part of the Kardashian security apparatus during some of their most high-stakes moments. He was on the family’s protection team when Kim was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in 2016, though he chose not to discuss the incident in detail publicly.

His employer, Trojan Security UK, remembered him as an “absolute legend” in the close-protection world. The company shared photos of Mason alongside Kris and reflected on his too-brief life, mourning the loss of someone who made an outsized impact on those around him.

The fundraiser paints a fuller picture of who Mason was beyond his professional credentials. Described as a protector, mentor, and someone with a gift for making people feel like family, the response has been overwhelming. Hundreds of messages from people whose lives he touched have already come in, speaking to his generosity and genuine care for those around him.

Mason is survived by his wife Fay, daughter Brooke, and son Noah. The GoFundMe will help cover memorial expenses and provide financial support to his family during their time of grief.