Kelly Osbourne has spoken of her profound grief following the death of her close friend and renowned makeup artist, Jasen Kaplan.
A Heartfelt Tribute on Social Media
The 41-year-old television personality and daughter of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne took to her Instagram story on Wednesday, December 31, to share a series of emotional posts. Kaplan died that same day in a New York City hospital, though the specific cause of his passing has not been disclosed.
In a moving tribute, Kelly wrote: "I'm devastated. I love you so much. Thank you for all the love, laughter and joy you brought [to] my life. I hope you are at peace now." She added that life would never be the same without him, signing off with "RIP my dear friend."
Remembering a 25-Year Friendship
Osbourne shared multiple photos and videos capturing their quarter-century bond. In one post, she promised to "always look after" Jasen's dog, Coco. Another showed a past FaceTime call, with Kelly captioning it: "I will forever miss our late night facetimes."
She fondly described Kaplan as the "best wing man a girl could ask for," emphasising that "25 years of friendship and every second was worth it." The final video she posted featured Jasen humorously dressed as Kelly, with text overlaid stating that "no one was as funny" as him.
A Celebrity-Favourite Artist
Jasen Kaplan was a highly respected figure in the beauty industry, having worked with a host of A-list clients throughout his career. His professional portfolio included collaborations with stars such as:
- Eva Longoria
- Lynda Carter
- Cyndi Lauper
- Kelly Osbourne
Following the news of his death, fans and followers have flooded social media with messages of condolence. Supporters expressed their sympathy, with one writing "Hoping you are at peace. Rest easy Jasen," while others simply shared their grief with messages like "RIP Jasen" and "Miss u."
The loss has clearly left a significant void, with Kelly Osbourne's poignant posts offering a public window into her private sorrow and the cherished memories of a decades-long friendship.
