Finding Prince Charming contestant Jasen Kaplan dies aged 46 as Kelly Osbourne leads tributes to celeb makeup artist
CELEBRITY make-up artist and reality TV star Jasen Kaplan has died, as Kelly Osbourne grieves the loss of her “dear friend”.
The beloved entertainment industry heavyweight sadly passed away on Wednesday in a New York City hospital.
NYPD said they were investigating the death of a man at Kaplan’s apartment building.
The chief medical examiner is still yet to determine the cause of death.
Kaplan, 46, has been remembered by his long-time friend Kelly Osbourne.
“I’m devastated. I love you so much,” Osbourne, 41, wrote on Instagram.
“Thank you for all the love, laughter and joy you brought [to] my life. I hope you are at peace now.
“Life will never be the same without you! RIP my dear friend.”
Osbourne recalled her friend to be the funniest person she knew.
“You were the best wing man a girl could ask for. 25 years of friendship and every second was worth it,” she wrote.
Kaplan made a name for himself when he started working with Brittny and Lisa Gastineau on their 2005 show “Gastineau Girls.”
He went on to become the go-to makeup artist for many celebrities, including Cyndi Lauper, Eva Longoria and Lynda Carter.
He did The Real Housewives of New York City alum Tinsley Mortimer’s makeup for her wedding to Robert Bovard in 2023.
More recently, Kaplan had the chance to work with Bethenny Frankel on numerous campaigns with brands like MCoBeauty and Terez clothing.
He had a strong social media presence, with over 95.4K followers on Instagram, sharing makeup tips and his work wit celebrity clients and brands.
He was the “father” to his beloved dog Coco, understood to be the “love of his life” and featured heavily on his social media.
Kaplan was a contestant on “Finding Prince Charming” , a gay bachelor-style dating show which aired in 2016.
His bio for the show read: “He has a great sense of humor but isn’t afraid to say what’s on his mind. He’s bright, exuberant and completely comfortable with himself.
“Although he is a total flirt and loves dating apps, he’ll only take a relationship to the next level if he really feels like he’s in love.”
He was eliminated in episode two.