Bling Empire: New York star Lynn Ban has tragically passed away at the age of 51, just weeks after a ski accident.
The news was shared on social media by her son Sebastian, who revealed that his mum had undergone brain surgery following a bleed caused by the accident.
In a heartfelt post, he said: “To my mums 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 to people who supported her.”
He went on to describe his mum as his best friend.. “She was a fighter until the end and is the strongest woman I know,” he added reports the Mirror.
Sebastian also described Lynn as the “funniest and coolest mum” he could ever ask for, vowing to ensure her life is celebrated as it deserves to be. His final message to his mum was a poignant quote she often told him: ‘I love you more than life itself’ mum.
Sebastian shared a series of touching throwback photos with his parents on social media.
Lynn was one of the wealthy Asian-Americans featured in the reality show Bling Empire: New York, which aired on Netflix in 2023 and ran for one season. Friends of Lynn flooded the comments section with condolences, with one saying: “Sebastian, we have never met but the way your mom lit up every time she spoke of you-i will never forget. i won’t forget so many wonderful things about your mother.”
Along with pictures of her surgery scars as she sat in a hospital bed, she wrote: “And In a blink of an eye … life can change. Christmas Eve on a beautiful sunny day in Aspen on vacation with my family, I had a ski accident that would change my life. At the top of the mountain I caught a tip and face planted.
“Luckily I always wear a helmet , It didn’t seem that bad at the time and I was able to ski to the bottom. Erring on the side of caution, I wanted to get checked out by ski patrol for a concussion. They assessed me and I was cleared. I had a bit of a headache but thought after lunch it would be fine and I could ski again. The paramedic suggested I I go to the hospital for a cat scan. This saved my life .
“I went in a taxi with Jett and within 30 minutes they told us I had a brain bleed and needed to be airlifted to the trauma hospital . Last thing I remember was being intubated and waking up after an emergency craniotomy with Jett by my side. There’s a long road of recovery ahead but I’m a survivor and grateful to ski patrol , the incredible team of doctors and nurses and the and support my family and friends. GOD IS GOOD. Grateful and blessed to see the new year.”
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