Jasen Kaplan, a contestant on the 2016 Logo reality series 'Finding Prince Charming' and celebrity makeup artist, died on December 31, 2025, at age 46 in a New York City hospital. Authorities ruled the death a suicide due to blunt impact injuries from a fall from height, marking the second cast member suicide in under a month after Chad Spodick's death on December 3.
Kaplan appeared on the single-season gay dating competition hosted by Lance Bass, modeled after 'The Bachelor,' where he was eliminated early among 13 contestants.
A veteran makeup artist, Kaplan worked with stars including Kelly Osbourne, Eva Longoria, Cyndi Lauper, and Bethenny Frankel. His TV credits included 'Gastineau Girls' (2005), 'The Face' (2014), 'The Last International Playboy,' and the TV Land Awards.
Tributes poured in after his death. Frankel wrote on Instagram: 'one-of-a-kind gem' who 'showed up with humor, heart... made people feel seen, celebrated.' Osbourne shared: 'I’m devastated... hope you are at peace now. Life will never be the same.' Lisa Gastineau told TMZ: 'I am heartbroken... He was part of our family.'
Spodick, who advanced further on the show, died by hanging, as previously reported. These losses highlight mental health challenges in entertainment.
Support available: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
