Celebrity bodyguard Mason Haynes dies in traffic crash

Mason Haynes, a longtime celebrity bodyguard known for protecting members of the Kardashian family and other high-profile stars, died in a traffic accident on July 4. He was 52 years old. His death was confirmed by his family through a GoFundMe fundraiser, which stated the accident occurred just two days before what would have been his 53rd birthday.

Haynes was a UK-based close protection officer employed by Trojan Security UK, respected for his decades-long career and professionalism. His client list included Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kanye West, Lewis Hamilton, Nicki Minaj, Charlie Puth, and Kevin Hart. He was known for maintaining a low profile while ensuring the safety of his clients during public appearances and international travel, earning the nickname "Big Mason" among colleagues for his imposing presence.

A central, though tragic, point in his career was his presence as part of the security team during Kim Kardashian's 2016 armed robbery in Paris, where millions of dollars worth of jewelry was stolen. In a 2018 interview, Haynes declined to discuss specific details of the incident, describing it only as a set of unfortunate circumstances which led to something bad...