Reality TV star, 46, dies just weeks after co-star’s death

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2 Jan 2026 • 11:51 PM MYT
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  • Jasen Kaplan, a celebrity makeup artist and former contestant on the reality series Finding Prince Charming, has died at the age of 46.
  • Kaplan was found dead in New York City on 31 December, with an investigation and autopsy currently underway to determine the exact cause of death.
  • Long-time friend and client Kelly Osbourne paid an emotional tribute on Instagram, expressing her devastation and promising to look after Kaplan's dog, Coco.
  • Known for his makeup artistry, Kaplan created looks for celebrities including Eva Longoria, Lynda Carter, and Cyndi Lauper.
  • His death follows that of his Finding Prince Charming co-star Chad Spodick, who died by suicide weeks earlier at 42.

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