Overview
- Kaplan died in New York City on Dec. 31, with multiple outlets confirming the 46-year-old's passing.
- The NYPD is investigating a death at his Hell’s Kitchen apartment building, and the chief medical examiner will determine the cause.
- Public remembrances are pouring in, including messages from Kelly Osbourne and Bethenny Frankel, with Osbourne pledging to look after his dog, Coco.
- Rising to prominence with E!’s 2005 Gastineau Girls, Kaplan worked with Kelly Osbourne, Eva Longoria, Lynda Carter and Cyndi Lauper and appeared on Logo’s Finding Prince Charming in 2016.
- His death follows the early December death of fellow Finding Prince Charming alum Chad Spodick, drawing renewed attention to the show's former cast.