Jasen Kaplan, who was known for his appearance on Finding Prince Charming, has died. He was 46.
The celebrity makeup artist died shortly before midnight on Wednesday in a New York City hospital as the New York City Police Department investigates at Kaplan’s apartment building, according to Page Six and TMZ. A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Kaplan was a makeup artist who worked with the likes of Eva Longoria, Cyndi Lauper, Lynda Carter, Kelly Osbourne, Bethenny Frankel and more.
On Thursday, Frankel penned a heartfelt tribute to the “magnetic, generous, endlessly supportive” Kaplan. “Jasen Kaplan had a positive energy that was truly infectious. He was fun, vibrant, and always brought his A game. The world lost a one-of-a-kind gem on New Year’s Eve, which still doesn’t feel real,” she wrote in part on Instagram.
Osbourne also paid tribute to “the best wingman a girl could ask for” after 25 years of friendship. “I’m devastated. I love you so much @jasenkaplan. Thank you for all the love, laughter and joy your brought my life. I hope you are at peace now. Life will never be the same without you! RIP my dear friend!” she wrote on her Instagram Story.
In 2016, Kaplan appeared on Logo’s Finding Prince Charming, a Bachelor-esque show in which 13 gay men vied for the heart of interior designer Robert Sepúlveda Jr. Kaplan was eliminated in Week 2.
Kaplan’s death comes shortly after the passing of his fellow contestant Chad Spodick, who died at age 42 in early December.
