Sydney stylist and socialite Jo Ferguson dies at the age of 46 after battling a long illness

Sydney stylist and socialite Jo Ferguson has died at the age of 46.

According to a report by The Daily Telegraph on Wednesday, the Australian media personality passed away following a long illness.

The one-time best friend of supermodel Kristy Hinze died in the early hours of Wednesday morning from liver and kidney failure. 

Her family paid an emotional tribute to her, with her brother Scott telling the publication the family was devastated.

‘Sadly my inspirational sister Jo passed away defiantly last night, just after midnight,’ he said. 

‘I’d hate for her life to simply slip past now as there were deeper issues that should be addressed, if only to help people in similar situations and prevent others from premature death.’