Jasen Kaplan, Makeup Artist, Dies at 46 in NYC

Jasen Kaplan, a 46-year-old celebrity makeup artist and former contestant on the reality dating show Finding Prince Charming, died in a New York City hospital on December 31, 2024, just before midnight.

The New York Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding Kaplan's death at his apartment building, according to an NYPD spokesperson. The chief medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the official cause, which has not yet been released. Officials have not indicated any suspicion of foul play at this time.

Kaplan built a successful career in the beauty industry, working with high-profile clients including Eva Longoria, Lynda Carter, Kelly Osbourne, Bethenny Frankel, Sonja Morgan, Cyndi Lauper, and Tinsley Mortimer. His early notable work included styling Brittny and Lisa Gastineau for their E! reality series Gastineau Girls, which aired from 2005 to 2006. Many of his clients maintained long-term relationships with him, some spanning more than two decades. In recent years, Kaplan collaborated with Frankel on campaigns for brands like MCoBeauty and Terez, and he joined her on a work trip to Paris in September 2024. He also handled Mortimer's makeup...