Makeup artist to the stars, Jasen Kaplan, has tragically passed away at the age of 46. Several outlets reported the heartbreaking news, and celebrity clients – including Bethenny Frankel – took to social media to share their condolences.
Jasen Kaplan worked with the likes of Kelly Osbourne and Eva Longoria
Multiple news outlets, including E! Online, have confirmed the death of MUA Jasen Kaplan. Although the 46-year-old’s cause of death has not yet been revealed, he passed away on Wednesday in a New York City hospital.
Jasen stepped into the spotlight back in 2005 when he worked with model Brittny Gastineau and her mom, Lisa Gastineau, on their reality show, Gastineau Girls. More than a decade later, in 2016, he returned to reality TV on Logo’s Finding Prince Charming dating series.
Beyond his onscreen appearances, Jasen was best known for working with clients like Kelly Osbourne, Eva Longoria, Tinsley Mortimer, and Tori Spelling, to name a few.
On her Instagram Story, Kelly said of Jasen after his passing: “You were the best wing man a girl could ask for.”
“25 years of friendship and every second was worth it,” she added.
Also speaking about her MUA on Instagram, RHONY alum Bethenny described him as “fun” and “vibrant.”
“[He] had a positive energy that was truly infectious,” she continued, adding that the world has “lost a one-of-a-kind gem.”
“Jasen was magnetic, generous, [and] endlessly supportive,” Bethenny went on. “He was my makeup artist, but also my friend and a constant part of my team.”
Bethenny ended her post by asking fans to “tell someone you love them today.”
“He was special. So many beautiful memories with you and Jasen that I’ll cherish and laugh about forever,” someone responded in the comments of Bethenny’s post. “Jasen was nothing short of the absolute best,” said another. “He was such a special man, full of love.”
Our thoughts are with Jasen’s friends and family at this difficult time.
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This story originally appeared on Realitytea
