Celebrity Bodyguard Mason Haynes Dies in Motorcycle Crash

Who Was Mason Haynes?

Imagine a very tall, friendly guard whose job is to keep famous people safe. That was Mason Haynes! He was a professional bodyguard (a person paid to protect others from danger).

• He was 6 feet 10 inches tall (about 208 cm) — like a gentle giant!
• He worked for super-famous clients, including:
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kanye West
  • Kris Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • ABBA
  • Lewis Hamilton
  • Beyoncé
  • Kate Moss
  • David Beckham

What Happened?

Mason died in a “tragic road traffic accident” (a sad crash on the road) in Hampshire, England, on July 4.

• He was just two days away from his 53rd birthday.
• Police said the crash involved four vehicles:
  1. A motorhome
  2. A BMW car
  3. Two Harley-Davidson motorbikes
• Mason was on one of the motorbikes and was pronounced dead at the scene (meaning helpers could not save him there).
• A second motorcyclist (in his 30s) was badly hurt and is still in the hospital.
• Two drivers, aged 58 and 52, were arrested (taken by police) but later released while police keep investigating.

Important: Mason was from Thames Ditton, Surrey, in England, and his death was confirmed by Hampshire Police.

Family Tribute

Mason’s family shared a message through the police on Thursday (which was Friday morning in Australia). They said they are “completely devastated” (very, very sad).

In their words:

• He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
• He was “larger than life” and lived fully, loved deeply, and was funny, adventurous, loyal, and generous.
• As a bodyguard, he spent his life protecting others.
• To his family, he was their “gentle giant” — the person they turned to for strength, advice, reassurance, and laughter.

He is survived by:

• His wife, Fay
• His daughter, Brooke
• His son, Noah
  They were “the centre of his world.”

Helping the Family

Friends started a GoFundMe page (a website where people donate money to help someone). It is to help give Mason “the send-off he truly deserves” (a proper goodbye ceremony).

His Work With the Kardashians

Mason was working for the famous reality TV family in 2016, when Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris.

• In a 2018 interview with London Now, he said: “I was part of that team, and that incident was simply a set of unfortunate circumstances which led to something bad happening.”
• The Kardashians have not yet publicly commented on his death.

Summary

Mason Haynes, a 6’10" celebrity bodyguard who protected stars like the Kardashians, Beyoncé, and David Beckham, died in a motorcycle crash in England on July 4, two days before turning 53. His family remembers him as a loving “gentle giant.” A fundraiser is helping his wife and two kids. Another rider was hurt, and police are still looking into the crash.

FAQ

Q: What is a bodyguard?
A: A bodyguard is a person whose job is to keep someone else safe from harm, especially famous or important people.

Q: How did Mason Haynes die?
A: He died in a road crash involving four vehicles, including two motorbikes, in Hampshire, England, on July 4.

Q: Who did Mason protect?
A: He protected many stars, such as Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Kendall Jenner, ABBA, Beyoncé, Lewis Hamilton, Kate Moss, and David Beckham.

Q: Is the Kardashian family talking about his death?
A: Not yet — they have not made a public statement.

Q: How can people help his family?
A: Friends made a GoFundMe page where people can donate to help with his funeral and support his family.