Makeup
artist Jake Bailey, who has worked with Katy Perry, Selena Gomez and Karlie
Kloss, died on Friday at age 37.
His death drew tributes from
starlets on his long client roster, including Paris Hilton and actress Emmy
Rossum.
"So sad, shocked & devastated
to hear about Jake Bailey. He was such an amazing person, an incredibly
talented makeup artist and friend," said Hilton, who described him as her
makeup artist for the past 15 years. "We traveled the world together,
worked on so many beautiful projects and shared so many memories. Will miss him
so much."
Rossum said she was
"gutted" to hear about her friend's death.
A
friend found Bailey unresponsive in his Los Angeles home on Friday morning, and he
was pronounced dead soon after, said Ed Winter with the Los Angeles County
coroner's office said. His death was reported a possible suicide by carbon
monoxide; a full autopsy is pending, Winter said.
"It is with deep sadness
that we share the news of Jake Bailey's passing. He was an undeniable talent, a
great friend, a loving son and brother, and our grief is shared with all those
whose lives he's touched," said a statement from Starworks Artists, which
represented Bailey.
"He collaborated with some
of the top photographers in the fashion and entertainment industries and was
also a passionate photographer himself. Jake was a mentor to many, and his work
will continue to inspire. He will be truly missed by those who knew him."
Bailey's work appeared in
publications including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair and
Allure. In addition to magazine spreads and cover shoots, he dolled up
celebrities for music videos, commercials, shows and red carpet appearances.
Gomez and Perry were frequent
muses. Bailey glammed up Perry for performances in the Super Bowl halftime show
and the Grammys. He did Gomez' makeup for various cover shoots, a Pantene ad
campaign and her appearance in Taylor Swift's music video, "Bad
Blood."
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