Celebrity makeup artist and former reality TV star Laney Chantal has died at the age of 33 in her home state of Michigan.
Chantal, whose real name was Alaina Chantal Parkhurst, became known through her 2013 appearance on the fifth series of the SyFy Network show Face Off, which saw special effects make-up artists go head-to-head to win a grand prize.
Chantal voluntarily withdrew from the show, but went on to work with a number of A-listers including Bella Thorne, Marilyn Manson and Lil Nas X.
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Her death was confirmed by her family in a public obituary posted by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, which explained that she died in Milford, Michigan on 31 October.
According to the obituary, Chantal passed away as a result of an 'accidental drug overdose'.
The tribute to the 33-year-old went on to say she 'loved deeply, with all of her heart'.
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"Her family and friends meant the world to her, and gathering with them during the holidays were some of her favorite and most anticipated times," it continued.
The family is asking for donations in honour of Chantal to be made to the The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, which is 'committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research'.
The foundation has been chosen after Chantal 'struggled with various mental illnesses throughout her adult life', the family explained.
The makeup artist spent her teen years skateboarding, going to concerts and spending time with friends before she moved to Los Angeles to attend Cinema Makeup School.
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She is described as being incredibly passionate about her career, with the obituary saying she 'put her whole self; body, mind and soul into her jobs, no matter the size'.
It reads: "Her artistic ability and visions quickly set her apart from other artists in her field and her portfolio blossomed.
"Laney, as she was known by many, lived her life to the fullest, and accomplished more in her short time on earth, than most do in a full lifetime, including being a contestant on SY/FY networks makeup competition Face Off."
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Chantal's work with Lil Nas X came on his controversial music video “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” in 2021, which the obituary points out went on to win the Video of the Year award at MTV’s VMAs.
She is survived by her parents, sisters and extended family members, as well as 'her number one cheerleader-Mochii the most handsome pup-pup in the world'.
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Emily Brown