Face Off star Laney Chantal died from an accidental drug overdose.
The make-up artist, 33, was found dead on October 31, with her family confirming the tragic news in a public obituary.
Taking to social media following her harrowing death, her friends mourned the Missouri native, with fellow artist Gabriella Accarino calling her "irreplaceable".
In a touching tribute to Laney, whose real name is Alaina Chantal Parkhurst, she wrote: "Laney was more than a best friend. She was my sister and soulmate. She was a genuine, sensitive, talented, and beautiful soul.
"We communicated with each other without saying a word. It was the most profound connection I have felt with someone.
"Laney's art and her spirit are irreplaceable, and she made the world a better place."
"My last memory with her was riding on four wheelers in Michigan until sunset. You deserved the world, and you were loved by so many people. You forever changed my life and taught me, unconditional love."
She concluded: "You were a gift in my life, and I will cherish every moment I spent with you. I will carry you in my heart forever, Laney. I know that we will meet again."
Along with her tribute was a selection of photos of the two of them together, as well as showing off Laney's work.
Laney's ex-husband, Jeordie also shared a heartbreaking message about the sudden death.
He said that despite the pair going separate ways, the love between them "never faded".
"There are no words to describe the grief I’m experiencing and far too many to describe the joy that you’ve brought into a dark world.
"I am mourning your sudden loss, but if grief is the price we pay for the love and happiness we once shared, this pain is worth it.
"We grew and lived so much together, that, even though the shape of our love changed and we parted ways, it never, ever faded."
He said how she bought "love, purity and beauty to the world, and that she "did not die in vain" because her memory is a "blessing".
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The star came to fame on the SyFy network's makeup competition series FaceOff in 2013.
She became well known in the entertainment industry and was even the lead makeup artist for Video of the Year on MTV Music Awards 2021.
She's worked with the likes of Lil Nas X, Marilyn Manson and Bella Thorne.
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