“Bling Empire: New York” star Lynn Ban has died at age 51 after brain surgery following a skiing accident!
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Bling Empire: New York star Lynn Ban at the age of 51. His son confirmed the heartbreaking news on Instagramjust a few weeks later Lynn was involved in a devastating skiing accident on Christmas Eve.
The tragic event left her hospitalized and she was initially hopeful of recovery. Here is what we know about the circumstances leading to his death. Lynn had shared that she was “grateful” and “blessed” to see the year 2025. On Christmas Eve, while on a family vacation in Aspen, Colorado, Lynn suffered a serious skiing accident.
In a Instagram post, she described the moment she “face-planted” after receiving a tip while skiing. Luckily, she was wearing a helmet and managed to get down to the base of the mountain.
However, after developing a headache, Lynn went to a local hospital, where doctors discovered a brain hemorrhage. She was immediately flown to a trauma center for further care.
Lynn was intubated and underwent an emergency craniotomy, and even though she knew she had “a long road to recovery,” she remained optimistic and grateful. “Grateful and blessed to see 2025,” she wrote, showing her determination to see it through to the end.
Tragically, less than a month later, on January 20, 2025, Lynn passed away, and her son Sebastian shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. “I love you more than life itself,” he shared, expressing how deeply he would miss her.
According to NYPD sources, Lynn was found dead in her Tribeca home by her husband, Jett Kain, around 1:30 p.m. on January 20. This followed Lynn’s announcement on December 30, where she spoke about her skiing accident.
“At the top of the mountain, I grabbed a spike and face planted it. Luckily I always wear a helmet, it didn’t seem like such a big deal to me at the time and I was able to ski all the way down,” she wrote at the time. In the message, Lynn mentioned she decided to get checked out by ski patrol for a concussion, but they cleared her.
However, after experiencing headaches, she sought further medical attention.
“The last thing I remember is being intubated and waking up after an emergency craniotomy with Jett by my side,” she revealed in an emotional update. IIn the days following his death, friends and fans, including Bling-bling empire star Dorothy Wang, shared tributes and heartfelt messages of support. Dorothy described Lynn as a “tough cookie” and vowed to never forget her, joining many others who mourned her untimely loss.
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