Lenny Chantal, celebrity makeup artist of 'Face Off' fame, has died

Celebrity makeup artist and former reality TV star Lanny Chantal died this week of a drug overdose. Lanny Chantal was 33 years old.

Her real name was Alaina Chantal Parkhurst, who died Monday in Milford, Michigan, her family confirmed in a public obituary.

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His family also said he "struggled with various mental illnesses throughout his adult life."

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He was a prominent FX makeup artist and mask designer.

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She came into the spotlight in 2013 after finishing fifth in the SyFy Network's "Face Off" competition. She voluntarily withdrew from the reality show.

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Chantal has worked with several big stars, including Bella Thorne and Marilyn Manson

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He even created "head FX makeup" for rapper Lil Nas X for his controversial music video "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" in 2021, which won Best Video of 2021 at MTV's VMAs.

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His death was attributed to "an accidental drug overdose". Besides, his family has not released any additional details about his death.

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