Jackson was the show’s first ‘hero’ for its reboot (Picture: Netflix)

Queer Eye fan favourite Tom Jackson, who appeared in the first-ever episde of the rebooted Netflix show, has died aged 63.

Jackson appeared as the ‘hero’ receiving a makeover from hosts Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Bobby Berk and Antoni Porowski.

The show announced his death on their official social media accounts, writing: ‘It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a member of our Queer Eye family. Rest in peace, Tom Jackson.’

Alongside the statement the Netflix show shared sweet pictures from his epissode with the team.

Jackson died on March 3 from metastatic adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that forms in the gland tissues, according to his obituary.

Cast member Tan France posted a response on Instagram, writing: ‘Such incredibly sad news.’

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He appeared on the show in 2018.