Lynn Ban, the Singaporean jewelry designer and star of Netflix’s Bling Empire: New York, passed away on January 20, 2025, at age 52 abcnews.go.com+12scmp.com+12Los Angeles Times+12. A ski accident on Christmas Eve led to a brain bleed that required emergency craniotomy; she died weeks later goodmorningamerica.com+8realtor.com+8abcnews.go.com+8.

Ban’s designs—favourite choices of Rihanna, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and more—blurred the lines between statement art and armor, signaling power, rebellion, and bold expression Wikipedia. Before her surprising rise to reality TV fame, she already owned a high-fashion jewelry brand known for edgy motifs like handcuffs, sickles, beetles, and razor blades Wikipedia.

Her son Sebastian shared the news via Instagram, announcing her passing from post-surgery complications. The fashion world and her many celebrity clients mourned her loss, noting her fearless creativity and generous mentoring theobituaryapp.ai+4realtor.com+4Los Angeles Times+4.

Lynn Ban’s impact combined the elegance of design with the spark of television fame—her jewelry and her spirit both left an indelible mark.