Bling Empire: New York star Lynn Ban has died (Pictures: Getty / Instagram)
Bling Empire star Lynn Ban has died at the age of 51.
The Netflix favorite, who appeared on the New York spin-off of the hit reality show, died on Monday after an accident while skiing on Christmas Eve.
Her son, Sebastian, confirmed the sad news on social media earlier today, weeks after she was rushed to hospital.
In a lengthy message on Instagram, he began: ‘To my mums followers. My mum passed away on Monday.
‘I know she wanted to share her journey after her accident and brain surgery, so I thought she would appreciate one last post sharing the news to people who supported her.
‘Many of you followed my mum but never got the chance to know her or meet her in person. I would like to take the chance to share who my mum really was.
Lynn came to fame on the hit Netflix show (Picture: Getty)
‘She was and always will be my best friend, the best mother to me, and someone who cared for all. She always had a smile on her face even when times were tough during her recovery process.’
‘She was a fighter until the end and is the strongest woman I know. She was the funniest and coolest mum I could ever ask for. She took care of me, my dad, and our entire family throughout her whole life,’ he continued.
‘Although she may be gone now, I will do everything I can to make sure she is never forgotten and for her life to be celebrated as it deserves to be.
‘As a final message to my mum, I would just like to say that I will miss you forever and to end in something she always told me “I love you more than life itself” mum. – Sebastian.’
Tributes poured in for Lynn on social media (Picture: Getty)
Right on cue, famous followers and fans rushed to pay tribute in the comments below.
Rihanna was among the first, penning: ‘2025 is rocking me at this point! This is too much!!! Lynn you will always be our fairy godmother! Love you forever and always!
‘Can’t believe I’m writing this in a comment section rn! Thank you for all the joy you brought to us! [sic].’
Ban’s Bling Empire: New York co-star, Dorothy Wang, wrote: ‘Sebastian, we have never met but the way your mom lit up every time she spoke of you – I will never forget.
Rihanna led heartbroken messages under Lynn’s latest post (Picture: Instagram)
‘I won’t forget so many wonderful things about your mother. She was a true badass yet the kindest ray of light at the same time. Yes she loved her fashion and her looks, but what truly mattered most to her was always you and your father, her tribe. We are all heartbroken.’
As Debi Mazar commented: ‘Oh NO! I’m so sorry! Lynn was such a force & funny. This is heartbreaking.
‘My condolences to you and Jett. May she fly with the angels. Beautiful tribute.’
Jewelry designer Ban owned her own accessories line, titled Lynn Ban Jewelry, with a string of famous faces wearing her designs – including Rihanna and Beyonce.
She stepped into the spotlight after landing a role in 2023 series Bling Empire: New York, a spin-off of the hit Netflix reality show.
Although she became a firm favorite with fans, the program was canceled after the first season.
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