The Crown & Barbie makeup artist, 26, killed in horror two-car crash as family pay heartbreaking tribute

A 26-YEAR-OLD makeup artist was killed in a car crash in the early hours of Wednesday as her family pay tribute. Ava Gillies has been described as a “beautiful daughter, sister and granddaughter” by her family. A black Audi A4 collided with her white Volkswagen Polo at 1.20am on Wednesday near Wrelton on the A170. Despite best efforts Ava was pronounced dead at the scene. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Ava worked as a makeup artist on several major films including Barbie, The Crown and Bridgerton. Her family, have since released a heart-breaking tribute, they said: “”Ava, we will always, always miss you, your wit, your charm, your beauty, your feisty confidence, your many talents and your excellence in your field: hair & makeup for film and TV. “In almost 27 years with us, you packed in so much, study, travel, and work. It was a privilege to have raised you and loved you. Our beautiful daughter, sister and granddaughter, your loss is immeasurable. “We are so proud of your hard work and success, your BAFTA Connect membership and the opportunities that brought your career path from talented artist to new designer.” The Delamar Academy of Make-up & Hair, where Ava trained, posted a tribute on its Facebook page: “We are broken hearted to announce that our wonderful and talented graduate Ava Gillies has tragically died in a car accident earlier this week. “Ava was an exceptionally gifted artist, and has been successfully building her career since training at Delamar in 2018. Most read in The Sun “Ava was a kind, creative, hardworking and lovely person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. “Our hearts go out to her parents and brother, and all her family and friends.” Five occupants of the Audi A4 were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries of varying severity following the crash. None are thought to be life-threatening. The A170 was closed for several hours while specialist officers carried out collision investigation work. North Yorkshire Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses. Anyone who saw either vehicle travelling on the A170 prior to the collision, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage that could assist enquiries, is asked to email or call 101, quoting reference 12260145114.