Jake Bailey Dead: Makeup Artist To Selena Gomez, Katy Perry & Many Celebrities Dies From Apparent Suicide

A makeup artist best known for his work with Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, and has reportedly committed suicide. RIP, Jake Bailey. Jake Bailey, 37, has reportedly taken his own life. The renowned makeup artist was found unresponsive at his home in Los Angeles, California on Friday morning, Oct. 23 by his assistant, the LA Coroner’s office has confirmed to MTV News. So sad.

How sad. Jake Bailey, a talented makeup artist who frequently worked with some of the top names in Hollywood, was reportedly found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning, reports TMZ. Sadly, there doesn’t appear to be any foul play in the tragic situation, although the L. A. Coroner’s Office has confirmed that they will perform on autopsy on the artist’s body.

“Mr. Bailey was found unresponsive by his friend at his residence this morning at 8:25 on the 2200 block of Holly drive. There was an apparent suicide involving carbon monoxide poison. There’s an autopsy pending. And the final cause of death are pending full toxicology,” Los Angeles County Department of Medical examiner/coroner; assistant chief, Ed Winter said"

 One of Jake’s most recent projects as a makeup artist was Selena Gomez‘s new album cover, Revival. Jake was obviously a huge fan of Selena as well, because he loved sharing photos of them together on his Instagram account. On Oct. 12, just 11 days before his death, Jake posted a photo of himself and Selena having fun at a photo shoot.