Project Runway contestant Sha’Vi Lewis dead at 39 leaving his shell-shocked family in a ‘state of disbelief’

Project Runway contestant Sha’Vi Lewis has died at the age of 39.

The reality TV star passed away on Monday, leaving his shell-shocked family in a ‘state of disbelief’ as per TMZ.

The cause of death for the star has not been revealed at this time. 

‘We are in a state of disbelief as we come to the reality that our star has been caste into eternity. As the days move forward we will continue to wrap our minds around a future without your presence,’ Lewis’s sister, Akira told the publication.

‘While the world is just catching on to the name Sha’vi we knew he was and is great! Continue to pray as we mourn the loss of our loved one, Franklin Shavi Lewis Frierson Jr.,’ she added.

Lewis starred on Season 18 of the hit Bravo show.

Lewis’ aunt Deidra DivaDoll Elkerson also confirmed his death via Facebook. 

She wrote: ‘My fabulous talented nephew Sha’vi Lewis is gone from this place. I won’t hear his greetings to me anymore “Hey auntie diva” (yes i am shouting) please keep his mother Joyce Solomon-Frierson, his father Franklin Frierson, his brother Troy Solomon Frierson and his sisters Akira Frierson Wood & Destiny L. Owens in your prayers.’

‘I know he is in a much better place. I can just imagine the welcome he recieved when he got to those pearly gates, with so many loved ones who had gone on before….oh what a time what a time he is having with his grandmothers, grandfather, uncles, aunts, cousins. And good friends. My my my rest in joy nephew knowing that you left a hell of mark on this earth!!! You will be always loved and never ever forgotten.’

In 2020, Lewis finished 10th on the Bravo series.

Lewis, a New Jersey native, attended Clark Atlanta University.

He was the founder of his own clothing line and served as creative director for the menswear company Stephen F.