Renowned jewellery designer and 'Bling Empire' star Lynn Ban passes away at 51 following skiing accident

Lynn Ban, the renowned jewellery designer and star of Bling Empire: New York, tragically passed away on Monday at the age of 51 following a skiing accident that occurred just before Christmas. Her son, Sebastian, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram on Wednesday, revealing that his mother had succumbed to the injuries she sustained during the skiing accident, which required emergency brain surgery in late December.

Lynn Ban, originally from Singapore, was a celebrated designer known for her private jewellery label, Lynn Ban Jewelry. Her unique and bold designs garnered a loyal celebrity clientele, with stars such as Rihanna and Beyoncé among those who wore her pieces. In his emotional post, Sebastian shared intimate photos of himself with his late mother, writing, "To my mum's followers, my mum passed away on Monday. I know she wanted to share her journey after her accident and brain surgery, so I thought she would appreciate one last post sharing the news with people who supported her."
He continued, "Many of you followed my mum but never got the chance to know her or meet her in person. I would like to take the chance to share who my mum really was. She was and always will be my best friend, the best mother to me, and someone who cared for all. She always had a smile on her face even when times were tough during her recovery process. She was a fighter until the end and is the strongest woman I know."

Sebastian went on to describe his mother as the "funniest and coolest mum" and expressed his gratitude for everything she had done for their family. He vowed to ensure her legacy would live on, writing, "Although she may be gone now, I will do everything I can to make sure she is never forgotten and for her life to be celebrated as it deserves to be. As a final message to my mum, I would just like to say that I will miss you forever and end in something she always told me: 'I love you more than life itself' mum."
The fashion world, along with her close friends and fans, has been quick to pay tribute to Lynn, including singer Rihanna, who left a heartfelt comment on Sebastian’s post. Rihanna wrote, "2025 is rocking me at this point! This is too much!!! Lynn you will always be our fairy godmother! Love you forever and always! Can’t believe I’m writing this in a comment section right now! Thank you for all the joy you brought to us!"
Many others expressed their sadness and offered condolences, with one fan commenting, "Dear Sebastian, your mother was a true star. I’m so sorry." Another wrote, "I am so sorry to hear this. This is absolutely heartbreaking. Sending so much love."

Lynn Ban had previously shared details about her accident on Instagram, revealing that she was vacationing in Aspen, Colorado, with her family when the tragic incident occurred. Despite wearing a helmet, Lynn sustained significant injuries while skiing at the top of a mountain. She sought help from ski patrol and later underwent emergency brain surgery to address the damage, including a craniotomy. In a photo she posted following the surgery, she showed the incision from the procedure and shared her gratitude for the support she received from her loved ones.
Lynn Ban’s legacy will live on through her remarkable contributions to the world of fashion and jewellery, as well as the profound impact she had on those who knew her personally. She was not only a visionary designer but also a loving mother and friend whose spirit will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.