The style expert revealed that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of bile duct cancer in 2015. Lewellyn had the tumor removed, but more cancerous cells were discovered, which required chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Taking a positive approach, Lewellyn told Bravo at the time of her diagnosis, "I have cancer – cancer doesn't have me."

Friends and fans took to social media to pay their respects.

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