Mason Haynes, Beloved Bodyguard to Kardashians, Dies at 52

WHO:

US Magazine - Mason Haynes, a bodyguard who worked closely with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner.

TMZ - Taylor Momsen, actress and musician, expressed grief over Mason Haynes' death.

WHAT:

US Magazine - Mason Haynes died at the age of 52.

TMZ - Haynes died in a traffic accident.

US Magazine - A GoFundMe page was created to support Haynes' family and cover his funeral costs.

WHEN:

US Magazine - Mason Haynes died on July 4.

US Magazine - He died two days before what would have been his 53rd birthday.

WHY:

US Magazine - The death was described as "tragic."

HOW:

TMZ - Mason Haynes was a longtime celebrity bodyguard who protected members of the Kardashian family and several other A-listers.

(UPDATED July 16, 2026 16:21 UTC)

Mason Haynes, a well-known bodyguard who protected members of the Kardashian family and other celebrities, has tragically died at the age of 52 in a traffic accident. Actress and musician Taylor Momsen expressed her grief over his passing, which occurred just two days before what would have been his 53rd birthday on July 6. In response to this loss, a GoFundMe page has been created to support Haynes' family and cover his funeral costs.