Lynn Ban, the acclaimed jewelry designer and reality TV star, has died a month post-brain surgery due to a skiing incident on Christmas Eve, leaving her family and fans grieving.
Lynn Ban, Bling Empire Star, Dies Following Ski Accident

Lynn Ban, Bling Empire Star, Dies Following Ski Accident
Lynn Ban, a Singaporean jewelry designer and prominent figure from Netflix's Bling Empire, has passed away after complications from a ski accident.
In a heartbreaking message shared on social media, Sebastian Ban announced the passing of his mother, Lynn Ban, the beloved star of Netflix’s reality series Bling Empire, who suffered a severe ski accident in Aspen, Colorado, last Christmas Eve. Ban underwent a life-saving procedure after doctors discovered a brain bleed, which she initially believed was minor.
In her candid update, posted on New Year’s Eve, she recounted how she fell while skiing but felt okay enough to ski down. However, a paramedic’s advice led her to seek medical attention, where she learned of the more serious injury. “In a blink of an eye... life can change,” she expressed, reflecting on her journey to recovery.
Known for her exquisite jewelry worn by luminaries like Madonna, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga, Ban was not just a designer but a charismatic personality in the modeling scene. Her captivating presence on Bling Empire New York showcased her life among high-society Asian Americans, blending glamour with drama in the city.
Following her death, Sebastian remarked, “She always had a smile on her face even when times are tough during her recovery process,” emphasizing her strength and resilience. Ban, 51, is remembered not just as an icon in fashion, but as a loving mother and friend.
In her candid update, posted on New Year’s Eve, she recounted how she fell while skiing but felt okay enough to ski down. However, a paramedic’s advice led her to seek medical attention, where she learned of the more serious injury. “In a blink of an eye... life can change,” she expressed, reflecting on her journey to recovery.
Known for her exquisite jewelry worn by luminaries like Madonna, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga, Ban was not just a designer but a charismatic personality in the modeling scene. Her captivating presence on Bling Empire New York showcased her life among high-society Asian Americans, blending glamour with drama in the city.
Following her death, Sebastian remarked, “She always had a smile on her face even when times are tough during her recovery process,” emphasizing her strength and resilience. Ban, 51, is remembered not just as an icon in fashion, but as a loving mother and friend.