The reality TV community is in mourning.
Bling Empire: New York star Lynn Ban, who was hospitalized in December due to injuries sustained in a ski accident, died Jan. 20 after undergoing brain surgery, her son confirmed. She was 51.
"My mum passed away on Monday," the late reality star's son, Sebastian—who she shared with husband Jett Kain—captioned a series of photos with his mom Jan. 22. "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."
"Many of you followed my mum but never got the chance to know her or meet her in person," Sebastian continued. "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."
He also shared that his late mother kept a positive attitude despite her difficult last few weeks following her accident.
"She always had a smile on her face even when times were tough during her recovery process," Sebastian explained. "She was a fighter until the end and is the strongest woman I know. She was the funniest and coolest mum I could ever ask for."
He went on to say that he "will do everything [he] can to make sure she is never forgotten and for her life to be celebrated as it deserves to be," before sharing a touching "final message" for Lynn.
"I would just like to say that I will miss you forever," Sebastian wrote, "and to end in something she always told me 'I love you more than life itself' mum."
The Lynn Ban Jewelry designer had shared the news of her accident and subsequent surgery just three weeks earlier.
"And In a blink of an eye … life can change," she captioned a Dec. 30 photo of herself with a half-shaven head. "Christmas Eve on a beautiful sunny day in Aspen on vacation with my family, I had a ski accident that would change my life."
The reality star added that, because she was wearing a helmet, the incident "didn't seem that bad" and she was able to ski to the bottom of the mountain before getting cleared by ski patrol for any signs of a concussion.
"I had a bit of a headache but thought after lunch it would be fine and I could ski again," she explained. "The paramedic suggested I I go to the hospital for a CAT scan. This saved my life."
After Lynn and her husband were told at a local hospital that she had a brain bleed, she was airlifted to a trauma hospital where she underwent emergency surgery.
"Last thing I remember was being intubated and waking up after an emergency craniotomy with Jett by my side," Lynn recalled. "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 support my family and friends.
She ended the post by proclaiming that "GOD IS GOOD" and that she was "grateful and blessed to see the new year."
For more of Lynn's sweetest moments with her family, keep reading.
A Life Well Lived
Bling Empire: New York star Lynn Ban often documented her travels, beautiful outfits and sweet family moments on her social media prior to her tragic Jan. 2025 passing following a skiing accident.
Hand in Hand
In his post confirming the news of his mother's passing, her son Sebastian shared a sweet series of images with Lynn, including this photo of the pair enjoying a walk together.
Fun Memories
Among the images shared by Sebastian was this fun moment with his mom and dad, Jett Kain, in front of a dinosaur green screen.
Arts & Crafts
The mother and son pair took a moment to get crafty together.
Family Photo
Jett, Sebastian and Lynn posed together in this sweet photo.
A Peaceful Moment
Lynn laughed as a young Sebastian tackled a yoga pose.
Getting Older
Sebastian's carousel of images also included more recent moments with his mother as he grew up.
Forever Grateful
In his heartbreaking message sharing his mother's passing, Sebastian shared a moving tribute in her honor.
"She was and always will be my best friend, the best mother to me, and someone who cared for all," he wrote. "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."