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Celebrity Makeup Artist Jasen Kaplan Dies at 46, Investigation Underway

1/2/2026

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Jasen Kaplan, a celebrity makeup artist known for his role on Finding Prince Charming, died at 46 in a New York City hospital on December 31.
The New York Police Department is investigating the death, which follows the recent death of fellow contestant Chad Spodick.
Kaplan worked with celebrities including Kelly Osbourne and Eva Longoria.
Osbourne expressed devastation on Instagram and promised to care for Kaplan's dog, Coco.

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Jasen Kaplan, a celebrity makeup artist known for his role on Finding Prince Charming, died at 46 in a New York City hospital on December 31.
The New York Police Department is investigating the death, which follows the recent death of fellow contestant Chad Spodick.
Kaplan worked with celebrities including Kelly Osbourne and Eva Longoria.
Osbourne expressed devastation on Instagram and promised to care for Kaplan's dog, Coco.