‘Queer Eye’s’ Tom Jackson dead at 63

"Queer Eye’s" Tom Jackson has died. He was 63. The Georgia native suffered from metastatic adenocarcinoma and lost his battle with cancer on Friday, his obituary

confirmed.Metastatic adenocarcinoma is when cancer cells spread to other parts of the body, also called stage 4 adenocarcinoma, according to Cancer Treatment Centers of

America.Jackson was featured on the very first episode of "Queer Eye," -- the reboot franchise with a new Fab Five, a group of style experts. 'QUEER EYE' STAR TAN FRANCE BECOMES

US CITIZEN, PROMISES TO VOTE FOR CHANGEIn his obituary, it stated that "a highlight of Tom’s life was being cast on the Netflix show, ‘Queer Eye.’ He enjoyed the notoriety

and shared his experience with whoever would listen!"The official "Queer Eye" social media page and Fab Five stars paid tribute to Jackson on Instagram.  Fab Five members mourned

the loss of the beloved fan favorite Tom Jackson. (Instagram/Netflix)"It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a member of our Queer Eye family. Rest in peace, Tom

Jackson," the caption read with a carousel of photos featuring Jackson on the popular show.Fab Five members mourned the loss of the beloved fan favorite."Such incredibly sad news,"

fashion designer Tan France noted. Interior designer Bobby Berk, center, and hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness, right, both commented, "RIP Tom," with a teary-eyed emoji and red heart

emoji after Tom Jackson's death. (Instagram/Netflix)Interior designer Bobby Berk and hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness both commented, "RIP Tom," with a teary-eyed emoji and red heart

emoji.'QUEER EYE'S' JONATHAN VAN NESS UNDER FIRE FOR SAYING 'NOT ALL REPUBLICANS ARE RACIST'In the series of photos, Jackson appeared incredibly happy with all smiles, as he was

being styled and laughing with the experts. Jackson worked for Federal Express for several years before entering retirement. He began a new career driving a dump truck. In Tom

Jackson's obituary, it stated that "a highlight of Tom’s life was being cast on the Netflix show, ‘Queer Eye.’ He enjoyed the notoriety and shared his experience with whoever

would listen!" (Instagram/Netflix)CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Tom absolutely loved being a Papaw to his two grandsons who were his pride and joy," his

obituary added."We will never forget our beloved Tom. He brought joy, humor, persistence, and love to our family. He is special to us, and we look forward to seeing him again one

day." The cast from "Queer Eye," from left to right, Jonathan Van Ness, Bobby Berk, Tan France, Antoni Porowski and Karamo Brown arrives for the 70th Emmy Awards. (Getty