Jasen Kaplan, a celebrity makeup artist and former contestant on the 2016 reality show Finding Prince Charming , has died at the age of 46 in New York City.

What happened to Jasen Kaplan?

  • Jasen Kaplan was reported dead in New York City on December 31, 2025, at age 46.
  • Police in New York are investigating his death, and the medical examiner has not yet released an official cause of death, so the circumstances remain under investigation.
  • His death came about a month after fellow Finding Prince Charming alum Chad Spodick died by suicide in early December 2025, which is why the news has been widely discussed together in entertainment and forum spaces.

Who was Jasen Kaplan?

  • Kaplan first became known more widely from appearing on Finding Prince Charming , a 2016 dating reality show.
  • He built a long career as a makeup artist, working with high-profile clients such as Kelly Osbourne, Eva Longoria, Lynda Carter, Cyndi Lauper, and reality stars from shows like The Gastineau Girls and The Real Housewives of New York City.
  • Friends and clients have described him in tributes as a kind, loyal presence who worked with some of them for over 20 years.

Reactions and tributes

  • Kelly Osbourne posted multiple emotional Instagram Stories after his death, calling herself “devastated,” thanking him for years of love and laughter, and saying life will never be the same without him.
  • She also promised publicly to look after his beloved dog, Coco, and shared photos and videos from their 25-year friendship.
  • Industry friends have emphasized how important he was to many people, noting that many clients stayed with him for decades.

Latest status and uncertainty

  • As of early January 2026, news outlets note that the investigation into his death is ongoing and the cause of death has not been officially determined or released.
  • Because of that, any detailed claims about why he died are speculative; public reporting so far focuses on the fact of his passing, the ongoing investigation, and tributes from friends and colleagues.

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